Auckland Rail Link Opens Amid Fire Drama And Local Funding Debate

UPDATE - follow-up to City Rail Link: credit where due - Greater Auckland: Auckland's major new City Rail Link project faced disruption on its very first day of operations due to a fire incident. The launch of the massive rail infrastructure project, which has received billions in funding for Auckland, also sparked criticism over a lack of financial support for South Island rail. Meanwhile, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown reportedly took the ribbon from the opening event. Additional reports highlighted local travel movements across the North Shore, the city center, and the waterfront.