Drury Rail Stations
Over the next 30 years, an extra 120,000 people are expected to call South Auckland home. To prepare for the future growth, the government has provided funding for three new railway stations between Papakura and Pukekohe.
The new stations will be located in Drury Central, Drury West and Paerata. Combined with our project to extend the electrification from Papakura to Pukekohe, the three new stations will make travelling by train more accessible and appealing to those living and working in the area.
KiwiRail is working with partner agencies Auckland Transport and Waka Kotahi to create a cohesive transport network in South Auckland. We are building the transport infrastructure ahead of the population growth to reduce traffic congestion, carbon emissions and make it easier to move around.
To help connect with local residential areas, each of the stations will include a bus interchange, as well as walking and cycle paths. Up to 350 car parks will be provided at Drury Railway Station and Paerātā Railway Station and drop off facilities at Ngākōroa Railway Station.
The three stations are also being future proofed for a number of elements including space for additional rail tracks, longer platforms for nine car trains.
Naming the stations
The New Zealand Geographic Board (NZGB) is the Government agency responsible for naming railway stations. KiwiRail submitted to the NZGB the following names for consideration which were gifted from Mana Whenua.
- (Te) Maketuu Station (Drury Central)
- Ngaakooroa Station (Drury West)
- Paeraataa Station (Paerata)
The NZGB considered the KiwiRail proposal and after considering public feedback confirmed the following names for the stations:
- Drury Railway Station (Drury Central)
- Ngākōroa Railway Station (Drury West)
- Paerātā Railway Station (Paerata)
The station locations
This map shows the location of the three new stations.
Construction timeline
Planning approvals were granted for Drury Railway Station and Paerātā Railway Station in early 2022. Early earthworks began in late 2023 and main construction is expected to begin in mid-November 2024.
Construction is expected to be completed from late 2025, with the stations becoming operational shortly after.
Planning approvals are currently underway for Ngākōroa Railway Station.
How this work affects you
Our working hours will be between Monday to Friday, 7am-7pm. At times, some weekend and nightworks may be required but we will contact our neighbours in advance.
During working hours, construction noise, vibration and dust is to be expected. They will be monitored to keep them within our consented limits. There will be increased truck movements during construction.
We understand that some of the upcoming works may be disruptive to our neighbours and will work to reduce the impacts where possible.
Artist's impression of Drury Railway Station (indicative only and subject to change)
Artist's impression of Paerātā Railway Station (indicative only and subject to change)
Contact us
For more information about the project, or the construction, email us at contactus@kiwirail.co.nz or phone 0800 801 070 ext 43042.
To find out where else our teams are working, visit our current work sites page.