City Rail Link opening: New train lines, stations and routes explained

The City Rail Link promises faster journeys for most Auckland passengers, but hundreds of rush-hour commuters will face trips up to 10 minutes longer when the $5.5 billion project opens.

The new rail link will alter the city’s train lines, stations and routes. Commuters will need to understand the revised network, timetables and opening-day arrangements before they travel.

The NZ Herald guide explains what passengers need to know about the changes, including which journeys will become quicker and where longer peak-hour trips are expected.