Banks on Rail

Auckland City Mayor John Banks calls for an underground rail loop between Britomart and Mt Eden: Quite simply, New Zealand needs Auckland to work, and for that to happen, it needs to work efficiently. Auckland cannot rely on roads and motorways alone to meet the region’s future transport needs, as the city’s roading network is already nearing the practical limits of expansion. The key thing is, it is not a choice between improving roads and public transport. They are not substitutes, b

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