Electrify Now!
Right now, one of the most crucial decisions for the future of Auckland transport lies in the balance, and we need your help. The CBT is promoting a petition to encourage the Government to commit to the electrification of the rail network in Auckland.
Trains are at capacity and new rolling stock is needed. The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) needs a commitment from the Government to electrification now, as it can take up to three years for the trains to be built and delivered. Right now the Board of ARTA is considering ordering more diesel trains to meet capacity demands.
Electric trains are faster, quieter, more environmentally friendly and cheaper in the long run, but Government decision makers remain unconvinced.
We are sure that most Aucklanders want electrification, but we need to demonstrate this support. Help promote electrification and make Auckland a better city by signing our online petition, writing to your MP and spreading the word to electrify now.
Download ARTA's detailed rail development plan which covers the costs and benefits of electrification here.
Latest News
CBT Seeking Details on Electrification
The Campaign for Better Transport will be seeking clarification from the ARC on aspects of the recent Budget announcement regarding electrification of the rail network. The ARC will be briefing a number of interested stakeholders on the 26th June on the electrification project as well as other work that ARTA is committing to in the longer term.
Auckland Electric Rail Petition Goes to Parliament
Media Release from the Campaign for Better Transport
A petition to electrify Auckland’s rail network will be presented to Auckland Green MP Keith Locke in Wellington today [Tuesday].
Petition organisers The Campaign for Better Transport wanted to highlight the popular support for electrification ahead of the Budget being released in mid May. The petition has been running for just under four weeks and gathered 3,775 signatures to date.
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Aucklanders Respond to Electric Rail Petition
Media Release From the Campaign for Better Transport
A petition aiming to demonstrate public support for electrification of the rail network is underway in Auckland.
Launched just two weeks ago to a packed meeting in Auckland, the Electrify Now! petition already has over 2,000 signatures, about half of which have been collected via the campaign website.
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