ARTA Media Release

9 October 2007

MAXX buses, trains and ferries take rock fans to Linkin Park

Linkin Park fans heading to Vector Arena on Thursday 11 or Friday 12 October can avoid parking hassles and catch the bus, train or ferry to Vector Arena, which is just 10 minutes’ walk from Britomart Transport Centre and the Downtown Ferry Terminal.

The Link bus, which stops on Beach Road close to Vector Arena, is a good way to get to the concert. Passengers can catch The Link from various locations around the CBD, Parnell, Newmarket, Karangahape Road and Ponsonby. The cash fare is $1.60 one way.

Fans are advised to allow plenty of time to get to Vector Arena in time for the show.

On Thursday night, additional train services will depart Britomart after the concert finishes at approximately 11pm. On the Southern and Eastern Lines, a train will depart for Papakura (via Glen Innes) at 11.55pm and for Otahuhu (via Ellerslie) at 11.50pm. On the Western Line, a train will depart for Waitakere at 11.52pm. Fans heading home to the North Shore can catch an additional ferry to Devonport at 12am (midnight).

On Friday night after the concert, regular train services will be operating until approximately 11.40pm on the Eastern Line and until just after midnight on the Southern and Western Lines. The last ferry to Devonport will leave the Downtown Ferry Building at approximately 1.15am.

Normal bus, train and ferry fares will apply.

Passengers planning to use public transport to and from the Linkin Park concert can get more information from MAXX on (09) 366 6400 or at www.maxx.co.nz

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