How many train stations are there in Auckland?
41 stations
Train services Train services Trains are a great way to travel around Auckland with 41 stations across four lines: Southern, Eastern, Western and Onehunga.
What’s the difference between a train station and a train depot?
In the United States, the term depot is sometimes used as an alternative name for station, along with the compound forms train depot, railway depot and railroad depot – it is used for both passenger and freight facilities.
Why is it called Britomart?
Its name was taken from a Royal Navy gunship, HMS Britomart, which was the first English vessel to carry out a detailed survey of the Waitematā Harbour in 1841.
How fast do Auckland trains go?
110km/hr
Operating features. The maximum operating speed is 110km/hr, however, the average operating speed will be less than this. Each train has regenerative braking, allowing energy to be produced by the train and fed back into the 25kv supply – a recovery of up to 20% of the energy used.
Why was Ellerslie Train station upgraded in 2013?
As part of the improvements, the existing rail platform has been reduced in width by two metres to give space for an additional northbound motorway lane to be built at a later date. The Ellerslie train station was upgraded now in preparation for electrification of the rail network in 2013.
When was the first horse race held in Ellerslie?
Horse races were already being held in Ellerslie since 1857, but in 1886 the Racing Club acquired a permanent site from the Graham family, including the Zoological Gardens. The racecourse had its own railway station for race days, and was a prominent feature of the Ellerslie area up until its heyday in the 1920s and 1930s.
Where is the event centre in Ellerslie located?
Ellerslie Event Centre is within the grounds of Ellerslie Racecourse and is easily accessible by car, bus or train. Vehicle entrance is via Gate 3.
When did Ellerslie Town become part of Auckland?
The original local authority was Ellerslie Town District, established in 1908. The Borough of Ellerslie was formally declared on 1 April 1938. In 1989 Ellerslie was amalgamated into Auckland City Council. The area has seen strong population growth in the recent past, growing 32% in the inner Ellerslie area between 1991 and 2001.