Light rail network planned for Wellington

The Greater Wellington Regional Council is developing a transport study to upgrade the public transport system in the city of Wellington, New Zealand, with the study due to be wrapped up by April 2013. The council plans to build a light rail network to connect Kilbirnie and the Central Business District (CBD), and is also considering upgrading bus lanes or constructing a bus corridor under the transport study. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Fran Wilde said stretching the study to include the sout
December 18, 2012 Read time: 1 min

The Greater Wellington Regional Council is developing a transport study to upgrade the public transport system in the city of Wellington, New Zealand, with the study due to be wrapped up by April 2013. The council plans to build a light rail network to connect Kilbirnie and the Central Business District (CBD), and is also considering upgrading bus lanes or constructing a bus corridor under the transport study.

Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Fran Wilde said stretching the study to include the southern and eastern suburbs makes good sense, as future demand in those areas is expected to be high.

She said it is imperative that Wellington's public transport spine meets future travel needs as the city and the region change and grow.

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