A 2016 video by Auckland Transport shows the proposed route of light rail line to the airport, later taken over by NZTA. An unlikely alliance of six Auckland lobby groups is demanding more transparency about tightly-held plans for light rail in the city. READ MORE:* Auckland and government agree a plan to get motorists out of cars* Auckland Light Rail: Goff says it's the Government's call* Auckland's light rail: Under Queen St and over Mt Eden, the Super Fund's tunnelling, or flying, tram* Auckland light rail to Māngere delayed as talks on who will deliver it continueThe group argued that by not revealing details at this stage, or involving consultation, the eventual light rail scheme might be rejected by the public, or even face legal challenges. None Artist impression of Auckland Light Rail trains en route to the Airport. Chris Skelton/STUFF Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff will reveal more about light rail in February.

Source: Stuff December 17, 2019 04:30 UTC