New Stations Power South Auckland Rail | Auckland News

Two brand new train stations in South Auckland — Drury and Paerātā — just opened, bringing faster, more frequent rail service to the region with trains every ten minutes during peak hours. Each station features two platforms, 350 parking spots, and seamless bus connections, serving key areas like Franklin. Part of a $500 million upgrade to electrify the line down to Pukekohe, this is just one piece of a $2.4 billion rail rebuild aimed at boosting capacity, replacing level crossings, and separating freight from passenger traffic. Ministers hailed it as a major step toward making rail a reliable daily option, with more stations on the horizon — including Ngākōroa in 2027 — designed to support housing, business growth, and smoother commutes across Auckland’s southern corridor. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b7c8836c167ae24