Auckland rail network closed as CRL loop gets last push to finish line

RNZ9 Jul, 2026 12:34 AM4 mins to readTesting of the Auckland City Rail Link has forced another closure to the whole rail network. Photo / RNZ, Yiting LinTesting of the Auckland City Rail Link has forced another closure to the whole rail network. Photo / RNZ, Yiting LinBy Felix Walton of RNZAuckland’s rail network is closed once again as agencies run a final dress rehearsal for the long-anticipated City Rail Link.

Auckland Transport (AT) and KiwiRail remain tight-lipped on when the underground loop will open to commuters, but promise the four-day Matariki weekend closure will be