Electrify Auckland's Rail Now! April 2, 2007

Chaired by Keith Locke, MP, speakers include Auckland Regional Council Chair Mike Lee, Auckland Regional Council Councillor and Transport Committee chair Joel Cayford, Green co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons MP and Cameron Pitches.

The standout short documentary "Auckland: City of Cars" will also be screened.

Come and learn more about why electrification is vitally important. Trains are at capacity and new rolling stock is needed. The Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) needs a commitment from the Government to electrification now, as it can take up to three years for the trains to be built and delivered. Right now the Board of ARTA is considering ordering more diesel trains to meet capacity demands.

Electric trains are faster, quieter, more environmentally friendly and cheaper in the long run, but Government decision makers remain unconvinced.