Te Waihorotiu (Aotea)
The south tower of Te Waihorotiu railway station under construction
General information
LocationAuckland
New Zealand
Coordinates36°50′58.81″S 174°45′48.56″E / 36.8496694°S 174.7634889°E / -36.8496694; 174.7634889
Owned byAuckland Transport
Operated byAuckland One Rail
Line(s)City Rail Link
Platforms2
Tracks2
Construction
Structure typeUnderground
AccessibleYes
Other information
WebsiteCity Rail Link
History
Opened2025 (planned)
ElectrifiedYes (from opening)
Location

Te Waihorotiu railway station, widely and more commonly known as Aotea railway station, is an under construction underground railway station in Auckland, New Zealand. It is due to open in late 2025 as part of the City Rail Link project.[1] It is expected to become the busiest rail station in New Zealand when opened, and will serve the Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall and Skycity Auckland.[2]

Layout

Te Waihorotiu station will be located 15 metres underground, built between Albert Street, Wellesley Street, Victoria Street and Bledisloe Lane.[3] Construction commenced in September 2019.[4][5]

References

  1. "City Rail Link deadline not guaranteed - project boss". Radio New Zealand. 4 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  2. Stations - Aotea City Rail Link
  3. Take a walk: Aotea Station, City Rail Link New Zealand Herald 3 September 2018
  4. Aotea Station work starts City Rail Link 9 September 2019
  5. NZ City Rail Link commences next stage of construction Rail Express 6 February 2020
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