They’ve now confirmed this is their preferred route and that they won’t share a corridor with heavy rail. A shared light rail and heavy rail route is no longer being considered between Onehunga and Southdown, on the KiwiRail corridor set aside for rail in the area. Mangere Town CentreAt Mangere, ALR discussed either keeping light rail beside SH20 or having it closer to the town centre. “There is a strong desire – almost 80 percent – for light rail to connect into the Māngere town centre. Up to four light rail stations are proposed for the wider Māngere area – two between Onehunga and Māngere Town Centre, and one near the airport.
