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A new public transport network is on the way for west Franklin, and Auckland Transport (AT) needs community feedback on the proposed routes.
Construction of three new train stations is underway: Paerātā Station, Ngākōroa Station and Drury Station. These stations are planned to open from 2026 and will be served by AT’s Southern Line trains (renamed South City Line trains once City Rail Link opens).
When the new stations open, AT will deliver a new bus network for west Franklin, with some town centres, rural areas, and rapidly growing housing areas served by AT public buses for the first time.
AT said the new and improved bus services will help people get to and from the new stations as well as local schools, jobs and town centres.
AT director of public transport and active modes Stacey van der Putten said it was an exciting new development.
“Aucklanders have told us they want transport that is convenient, well-connected, accessible and reliable. One of the ways AT is delivering this is by providing public transport that goes to more places more often, including and especially areas with growing populations and new housing.
“Highlights of the new bus network include two new frequent services, new services for Clarks Beach, Karaka, and Ramarama, and more buses for Waiuku.”
The new bus network will include new bus stops and will be implemented in stages as each of the new train stations opens.
AT is seeking feedback on the the bus routes, the hours the buses will run, how frequent they will be, and the the location of the new bus stops.
Public feedback is open until Sunday, November 16.
Drop-in sessions:
- Saturday, November 1: Waiuku Library, 10 King St, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Rise and Shine Café, 16 Jonah Lomu Drive, Paerātā Rise, 2pm to 4pm.
- Sunday, November 2: Waiau Pa Hall, McKenzie Rd, 10am to 12pm, Clarks Beach Bowling Club, 40A Torkar Rd, 2pm to 4pm.
- Saturday, November 8: Made Café, 183 Bremner Rd, Auranga, 10am to 12pm.
- Sunday, November 9: Karaka Community Events Centre, 372 Blackbridge Rd, 10am to 12pm.
New services:
- 40 – Ngākōroa Station, Auranga, Drury Station (Great South Rd), Papakura Station – new frequent service.
- 42 – Paerātā Rise, Paerātā Station – new frequent service.
- 379 – Clarks Beach, Waiau Pa, Kingseat, Te Hihi, Karaka, Papakura Station.
- 384 – Ramarama (Maketu Rd), Drury Station.
Improvements for existing services:
- 391, 392 and 393 – Pukekohe – timetable changes.
- 394 – Pukekohe Station, Paerātā Station – timetable and route changes.
- 395 – Waiuku, Glenbrook, Paerātā Station – extra trips and route change.
- 396 – Waiuku, Patumahoe, Pukekohe Station – extra trips and longer running hours.
