Parnell rail station gets design approval
27 September 2013
Parnell rail station gets design approval
A rail station at Parnell is a step closer with the Board of Auckland Transport approving the commencement of the detailed design phase.
The development of a railway station in Parnell has been proposed for a number of years. It will improve services to Auckland University, the Domain and to Parnell.
Patronage forecasts for 2016 show around 2,000 passengers will get off at Parnell during the morning peak, three-quarters of those are expected to head to the University area. Parnell is predicted to be one of the busiest stations in Auckland.
Auckland Transport chairman Dr Lester Levy says the time is right for the station to go ahead. “The re-alignment of the track and re-signalling in the area is substantially complete, now let’s build a station for all the people who work, live in or visit the Parnell area.”
The Board of Auckland Transport has approved $1.5 million for the detailed design phase, the estimated budget for the completion of the remainder of the project is $15.4 million.
The station is due to be completed in late 2015.
For more information: www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz
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