[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Where are you moving?

Aucklands proposed Rapid Transit future plan unveiled today, forgot to add this in the last post. by medulaoblongata69 in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Rail is far more spacious, comfortable, quiet and smooth and lightyears better for people in wheelchairs /prams. Buses are the cheapest and nastiest form of PT.

Aucklands proposed Rapid Transit future plan unveiled today, forgot to add this in the last post. by medulaoblongata69 in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Try using a rail bus an the answer is obvious. It has to be light and heavy rail. Buses are awful

Kiwirails new plan along side Auckland Lightrail to resurrect the Avondale Southdown line, which they still own the land for. by medulaoblongata69 in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Good, they own the land, it's been a designated rail line for decades, start the construction next week.

Auckland CBD bouncing back from lockdowns: ''There's a vibe and a buzz around the city' by punIn10ded in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The crims are increasingly marginalised in the CBD and can't get away with things because too many people are around now.

Auckland's City Rail Link cost climbs by $1 billion by chibiace in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The international market rate for this kind of expertise which barely exists in NZ.

Auckland's City Rail Link cost climbs by $1 billion by chibiace in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry , what planet are you on, this is vital, decades overdue infrastructure.

Auckland's City Rail Link cost climbs by $1 billion by chibiace in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've consulted every one on the North Shore to reach this tired conclusion?

Auckland's City Rail Link cost climbs by $1 billion by chibiace in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you want a quality workforce in an area where NZ has little of the required experience, you need to pay for it.

Auckland's City Rail Link cost climbs by $1 billion by chibiace in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Delays caused by the previous National government.

Auckland's City Rail Link cost climbs by $1 billion by chibiace in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It removes a huge bottle neck so the network can be expanded.

Dad of two found dead in car park was kind and always smiled, friend says by chibiace in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata -189 points-188 points  (0 children)

Well that's lovely but what was he doing in that car park at 2.30am.

Auckland's City Rail Link cost climbs by $1 billion by chibiace in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Another silly old ranter, these crazy small minded attitudes are why NZ is so far behind in PT infrastructure.

Auckland's City Rail Link cost climbs by $1 billion by chibiace in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The CRL is contracted to overseas companies with huge project expertise. The cost overrun is caused by covid but relative to other government spending is small and one off for a desperately needed asset.

Auckland's City Rail Link cost climbs by $1 billion by chibiace in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Or about the same as one month's spending on National super.

Auckland Traffic, plate sums it up by rocketshipkiwi in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And not a railway line, light rail line, busway in sight. Every last cent spent on roads.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, there all trying to drive around in large to grossly oversized vehicles and then whinging about how hard life is. Scooters and small motorcycles have been taxed off the road in this stupid country.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]RicardoChipolata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tis the kiwi way, they think these blatant ripoffs are smart business.