railways – Dr André Brett

Auckland omnishambles

Auckland’s entire railway network is to be closed and rebuilt in stages. How did we get here?

New Zealand, the “better things aren’t possible” country

Just got back from the public transport policy briefing. Amazing turnout. Thousands of planners holding documents and chanting “better things aren’t possible”. I jest—a bit.

The next train is delayed by four years: Thoughts on the NZ National Land Transport Programme

New Zealand needs a major modal shift. It’s time to summon a sense of purpose and invest in a bold vision for the future with rail at the forefront of transport planning.