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flag Auckland finishes $330M rail expansion with 95 new electric trains ahead of 2026 City Rail Link opening.

flag Auckland has completed its $330 million rail fleet expansion with the arrival of the final electric train, bringing the total to 95. flag Built by CAF in Mexico and assembled at Wiri Depot, the new three-car trains enhance capacity and reliability ahead of the City Rail Link’s 2026 opening. flag All 72 existing trains have been upgraded for CRL compatibility. flag Auckland One Rail operates the fleet, with 264 drivers and 195 train managers trained, and 101 customer service staff in training. flag Recent simulations identified congestion issues being addressed before a second test in April. flag Final preparations include tunnel and station testing, timetable validation, infrastructure upgrades, and regulatory approvals.

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