Auckland One Rail

Auckland One Rail is a train operator that commenced operating services under contract to Auckland Transport in January 2022. They are the operator of the trains in the Auckland suburban rail network. The Conglomerate is a 50/50 joint venture owned by Singapore-based ComfortDelGro and Australian-based UGL Rail. The operation is the first overseas heavy rail venture by a Singapore company, as well as ComfortDelGro's first in New Zealand. Officers of the business are Martin Kearney, Gavin Panter and TBC.

History

On 27 August 2021, Auckland One Rail was awarded an eight-year contract by Auckland Transport to operate the Auckland suburban rail network, beating a consortium of Transdev, John Holland and CAF. It took over from Transdev Auckland on 16 January 2022. The contract is worth around NZD$130 milion per year over an initial eight year term, and the venture will take over responsibility for train maintenance from 2025.