CITY RAIL LINK
City Rail Link (CRL) will transform how we get around Auckland - faster journeys, new connections across the rail network, and less congestion on the roads. Trains will run more often, in both directions, meaning less waiting and more places you can reach without ever touching a steering wheel.
The fully electric trains are quiet, smooth, and emissions-free, with complete Wi-Fi coverage across trains and stations. Sit back, catch up on emails or listen to music and arrive at work with zero traffic stress. Plus pay no more than $50 a week – what’s not to like?
Ready to find out how CRL could work for your commute? Everything you need to know is here.
Welcome to Wynyard Quarter - it's a great place to work.
The City Rail Link (CRL) is New Zealand’s largest ever transport infrastructure project: a pair of 3.45km, underground electric rail tunnels running up to 42 meters beneath Auckland's CBD.
CRL will transform Auckland's rail network into a fully connected loop, doubling rail capacity across the city and allowing trains to run through the CBD, rather than terminating and reversing at Waitematā. There are two new underground stations Te Waihorotiu and Karanga-a-Hape. CRL will reduce travel times, help ease traffic congestion, and support urban growth around its stations.
Watch the Wynyard Quarter CRL Briefing video filmed in August 2026 here.
Watch a quick CRL explainer video here.
Network changes
There are now three train lines South City line, East West line and the Onehunga West line read about them and the changes to expect with each new line.
View the new network map here.
Read about timetable and network changes here.
CRL brochures are available in 8 languages
Benefits of CRL
Everyday Benefits of CRL
City Rail Link it will reshape how Auckland travels - cutting journey times, adding new stations, and connecting communities across every part of the region. Find out what it means for you, wherever you live or work.
Check out all the benefits and new train line information here.
Wider Benefits of CRL
Experts predict that CRL will lift Auckland as an international contender for talent, investment capital, tourism revenue and big events. It will help reduce congestion as new connections will make it easier for people to swap from car to train.
Read about the 14 ways CRL will bring value for Aucklanders here.
Time savings
The new stations
Te Waihorotiu Station
Te Waihorotiu is a brand-new station created as part of the City Rail Link and is predicted to become the busiest train station in New Zealand.
The name has been gifted by mana whenua in recognition of the Waihorotiu Stream and wetlands that flowed past the Horotiu pā into Te Waitematā. Te Waihorotiu Station has two entrances on Wellesley Street and Victoria Street. Connecting buses are located on Wellesley Street.
Inside the station
Te Waihorotiu Station features a single, 250-metre-long island platform located 15 metres underground in midtown Auckland. Trains run on either side of the platform -northbound toward Waitematā (Britomart) and southbound toward Karanga-a-Hape. The concourses and platforms are linked by lifts and escalators. The ceiling features X-shaped concrete crossbeams shaped like woven reeds.
Outside the station
Two new bronze artworks will greet visitors. Wāhine is a striking 3.7m high statue depicting a Māori woman performing a karanga (call of welcome). Horotiu is a bronze 7.2m long spiralling tuna kūwharuwharu (longfin eel). Read more about the origins and creators of these fabulous new sculptures here.
10 stop walk - Te Waihorotiu Station
Take a leisurely walk around Te Waihorotiu Station. Along the way, you'll uncover a rich history and distinctive character that define this part of the city, while also discovering the new art installations and design elements that have been woven into the space.
Start your journey here
At the Wellesley Street entrance, hanging rods mimic the flow of the Waihorotiu Stream and the flow of people as they travel through the station. Nestled in the middle is a kaitiaki (guardian) carving - this artwork watches over everyone and was created by mana whenua nominated artist Graham Tipene and Paraone Luiten-Apirana.
High above the platforms at Te Waihorotiu, seven skylights protrude into Albert Street. These represent the seven stars of Matariki - the constellation associated with the Māori New Year.
You can read more about the station design here or watch a video on here. Read more on Māori artwork at Te Waihorotiu Station here.
Image: Patrick Reynolds
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