Transport authorities have cancelled a projected rail link from Auckland Airport to the city. Auckland Transport’s board recommended any further considerations of rail be dropped due to its high cost, instead preferring to further develop plans for bus-based transport system or light rail.
A report presented to the board found the capital cost of heavy rail was $NZ 2.4 billion (1.5 billion euros), compared to just $NZ 1.2 billion (763 million euros) for light rail, but with light rail producing slightly better benefits.
It has now recommended a full-cost analysis for a bus option.
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