Auckland's City Rail Link opening date revealed as September 13
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Auckland Transport, KiwiRail, Chris Bishop, Wayne Brown
Auckland, New Zealand
September 13, 2026
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Auckland's City Rail Link is set to open on September 13. The date was prematurely revealed via electronic billboards. The project has faced cost and time blowouts, leading to a government review.
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