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Auckland Transport to remove six Western Line crossings

9/1/2026

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Auckland Transport announced a level-crossing removal programme to prepare for the City Rail Link opening on September 13, 2026.
The programme targets six Western Line crossings from Kingsland to Mt Albert, including Woodward Road and Baldwin Avenue.
Morningside recorded 53 crashes or near-misses in the past ten years, the highest safety rate among the crossings.
Options for Morningside include a pedestrian bridge, a road bridge, or a combination of both.

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Auckland Transport announced a level-crossing removal programme to prepare for the City Rail Link opening on September 13, 2026.
The programme targets six Western Line crossings from Kingsland to Mt Albert, including Woodward Road and Baldwin Avenue.
Morningside recorded 53 crashes or near-misses in the past ten years, the highest safety rate among the crossings.
Options for Morningside include a pedestrian bridge, a road bridge, or a combination of both.