Over the next 30 years, it is expected that an extra 130,000 people will call southern Auckland home. KiwiRail is already building a third line on the busiest part of the network, but to keep up with demand and allow more frequent journeys, KiwiRail wants to extend the third track and build a fourth.
Auckland Transport is also preparing for future demand and proposing the development of a walking and cycling path in the vicinity of the rail corridor between Drury and Pukekohe.
To prepare for this development, KiwiRail and Auckland Transport are proposing to protect the land that will be needed in the future.
Public consultation on route protection has closed. You can find out more about the proposals and the feedback we received here.
In mid-2024 potentially affected property owners will be contacted. KiwiRail and Auckland Transport are planning to lodge their Notices of Requirement later this year or early 2025.