New Zealand AM class electric multiple unit
{{Short description|Electric commuter trains operating in Auckland, New Zealand}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2023}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=July 2013}}
{{Infobox train
| name = New Zealand AM class electric multiple unit
| image = Auckland AT Metro AM Class, Takaanini (20240202b) (cropped).jpg
| caption = AM 415 passing through Takanini
| imagealt = Exterior of the EMU at Puhinui railway station
| interiorimage = NZ AM class train interior 2 2013.jpg
| interiorimagealt = Auckland EMU interior
| interiorcaption = Interior
| manufacturer = CAF
| factory = Beasain, Basque Country, Spain
| family = CxK
| stocktype =
| service = 2014–present
| replaced = {{plainlist|
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| yearconstruction = {{plainlist|
- 2013–2015
- 2019–2020
- 2024–2025
}}
| yearservice =
| refurbishment =
| yearscrapped =
| numberconstruction = 20{{cite news |last1=Clinnick |first1=Richard |title=CAF to build 23 EMUs for Auckland |url=https://www.railjournal.com/fleet/caf-to-build-23-emus-for-auckland/ |access-date=7 April 2023 |work=International Railway Journal |date=29 January 2022 |archive-date=7 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407005708/https://www.railjournal.com/fleet/caf-to-build-23-emus-for-auckland/ |url-status=live }}
| numberbuilt = 95
| numberservice = 73
| numberpreserved =
| numberscrapped =
| formation = 3 cars (AMA–AMT–AMP) per set
| fleetnumbers = {{plainlist|
- 103–714
- 810–973
- 1005–1249
}}
| capacity = 373 (230 seated, 143 standing){{cite news |title=Business Report, October 2011 |url=https://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/about-us/board-members/Documents/AT-Agenda-Item-9-Business-Report-incl-attachment-26-October-2011.pdf |access-date=9 December 2011 |work=Auckland Transport |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106081033/https://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/about-us/board-members/Documents/AT-Agenda-Item-9-Business-Report-incl-attachment-26-October-2011.pdf |archive-date=6 November 2013}}
| operator = {{plainlist|
- Transdev Auckland (2014–22)
- Auckland One Rail (2022–)
}}
| depots = Wiri, Strand Distributed Stabling Facility, Papakura, Pukekohe, Henderson
| lines = {{plainlist|
}}
| carbody = Stainless steel
| trainlength = {{convert|72.03|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| carlength = {{plainlist|
- {{convert|24.3|m|ftin|abbr=on}} (AMA/AMP)
- {{convert|23.2|m|ftin|abbr=on}} (AMT)
}}
| width = {{convert|2.76|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|3.99|m|ftin|abbr=on}} (over lowered pantograph)
| floorheight = {{plainlist|
- {{convert|1100|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (high floor)
- {{convert|750|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (AMT low floor)
}}
| platformheight = {{convert|750|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}
| entrylevelorstep =
| doors = 4 × twin doors (2 per side) per car, push-button opening
| wheeldiameter = {{convert|860|–|790|mm|in|abbr=on}} (new–worn)
| maxspeed = {{convert|110|km/h|mph|abbr=on|round=5}}
| weight = {{convert|132|t|abbr=on}} (tare 3-car set)
| axleload =
| traction = CAF IGBT–VVVF{{cite web |url=https://www.cafpower.com/en/systems/electric-traction-systems/ac-converters/25kv-ac-converter |title=25kV electric traction converter |website=CAF Power & Automation |quote=Auckland Regional Transit Authority, New Zealand |access-date=23 August 2023}}
| traction motors = 8 × Mitsubishi Electric [https://www.zauba.com/USA-import-traction-motor-mb-5146-a-data.html MB-5146-A] {{convert|190|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}
| poweroutput = {{convert|1520|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}
| transmission = 6.8 : 1 (102 / 15) gear ratio{{Cite web |title=cat tecnico GEARBOXES 2-7 |url=https://www.cafmiira.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Gearboxes.pdf |website=CAF MiiRA |access-date=12 August 2023}}
| acceleration = {{convert|1|m/s2|abbr=on}}
| deceleration = {{convert|1|m/s2|abbr=on}}
| aux =
| powersupply =
| hvac =
| electricsystem = {{25 kV 50 Hz}} overhead catenary
| collectionmethod = Pantograph
| uicclass = Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′
| bogies =
| brakes =
| safety = ETCS (to application level 1)
| coupling = Scharfenberg
| multipleworking = Within class only
| gauge = {{track gauge|1067mm|lk=on}}
| notes = Sourced from{{cite web |url=https://www.caf.net/en/soluciones/proyectos/proyecto-detalle.php?p=107 |title=COMMUTER TRAIN AUCKLAND TRANSPORT |access-date=18 August 2014 |publisher=CAF |archive-date=26 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230126063410/https://www.caf.net/en/soluciones/proyectos/proyecto-detalle.php?p=107 |url-status=live }} except where noted.
}}
The New Zealand AM class of electric multiple unit (EMU) was constructed for the electrification of Auckland's railway network. The class was introduced in 2014{{cite news|title=EMU, Depot and Electrification Infrastructure|url=http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/SiteCollectionDocuments/aboutcouncil/committees/transportcommittee/meetings/transportcomminattitem7120111207.pdf|access-date=22 December 2011|work=Report to the Auckland Council Transport Committee|date=7 December 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130212065230/http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/SiteCollectionDocuments/aboutcouncil/committees/transportcommittee/meetings/transportcomminattitem7120111207.pdf|archive-date=12 February 2013}} with the first unit having arrived in September 2013.{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10900361|title=Auckland's first new electric train on its way|date=19 July 2013|work=The New Zealand Herald|access-date=19 July 2013|archive-date=20 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130720002620/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10900361|url-status=live}} The units are classified AM (Auckland Metro), with the driving motor car with pantograph classified AMP, the middle trailer car AMT and the driving motor car without pantograph AMA.{{cite journal |date=June 2013 |title= Progress on new EMU cars for Auckland |journal= New Zealand Railfan |volume= 19 |issue= 3 |pages= 14–15 |issn= 1173-2229}} The trains are operated by Auckland One Rail for Auckland Transport under the AT Metro brand.
History
In February 2010, an "industry engagement document" preceding the formal call for tenders was published, calling for 114 EMU cars in 38 three-car sets, capable of being coupled as six-car trains, the maximum Auckland's stations can handle. The tender also included 13 electric locomotives (which did not eventuate). The sets would have seated around 240 passengers. While the document specified only a small number of elements, it required a speed of 110 km/h for fully laden trains, a minimum design life of 35 years and the ability to climb the steep grades of the proposed City Rail Link.{{cite web |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/80627942/Ceremony-marks-the-beginning-of-Auckland-City-Rail-Link-construction |title=Ceremony marks the beginning of Auckland City Rail Link construction {{!}} Stuff.co.nz |website=Stuff |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827004244/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/80627942/Ceremony-marks-the-beginning-of-Auckland-City-Rail-Link-construction |archive-date=2017-08-27}} The expected value of the contract was approximately $500 million.{{cite news|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10633470|title=$500m budget for region's sleek new electric railcars|date=22 March 2010|work=The New Zealand Herald|access-date=21 March 2010|first=Mathew|last=Dearnaley|archive-date=22 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022175959/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10633470|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Merit in discussing who should own Auckland trains|url=http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1105/S00432/merit-in-discussing-who-should-own-auckland-trains.htm|access-date=17 June 2011|work=Press Release: Rail And Maritime Transport Union of New Zealand|archive-date=27 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110527165016/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1105/S00432/merit-in-discussing-who-should-own-auckland-trains.htm|url-status=live}}
In December 2010, there was concern that government handling of the tender could be placing the process into doubt, with four tenderers out of the ten shortlisted having withdrawn. One of them, Bombardier Transportation, criticised the government for initially shortlisting four companies then extending it to ten, which in their view created a lack of confidence in the tendering process.{{cite news|title=Electric rail shortlist extension under fire|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rail/news/article.cfm?c_id=296&objectid=10693979|access-date=17 June 2011|work=The New Zealand Herald|date=13 December 2010|first=Derek|last=Cheng|archive-date=25 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025123731/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rail/news/article.cfm?c_id=296&objectid=10693979|url-status=live}} Another criticism was that KiwiRail had "effectively prevented" their facilities in Hillside and Lower Hutt from tendering for the contract or parts of the contract, settling for encouraging overseas tenderers to include some local component. This, together with the refusal to allow local manufacturing to build railway wagons, was seen by groups such as unions and newspaper commenters as a sign that KiwiRail/the Government was unwilling to support New Zealand rail manufacturing.{{cite news|title=A rail demolition job?|url=http://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/164176/rail-demolition-job|access-date=17 June 2011|work=Otago Daily Times |date=10 June 2011|archive-date=18 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018075238/http://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/164176/rail-demolition-job|url-status=live}}
In April 2011, it was confirmed that the shortlist had been reduced to two, with the contract expected to be awarded several months later. Still uncertain was ownership of the trains, with Auckland Transport preferring to take ownership rather than KiwiRail. The Rail & Maritime Transport Union favoured this course, as it would have ensured that they could not be sold by the government at a later stage. Auckland Council transport committee chairman Mike Lee noted that it would be inappropriate that Auckland would be expected to pay back a government loan for the trains (unlike recent Wellington train purchases), yet could end up not owning the trains.{{cite news|title=Auckland wants to own trains, not lease them|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rail/news/article.cfm?c_id=296&objectid=10728043|access-date=17 June 2011|date=26 May 2011|work=The New Zealand Herald|first=Mathew|last=Dearnaley|archive-date=25 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025123857/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rail/news/article.cfm?c_id=296&objectid=10728043|url-status=live}}
In August 2011, it was confirmed that the tender specification had been changed to 57 three-car EMUs (approximately 50% more than before) and no locomotives, reducing long-term maintenance costs.{{cite news|title=City gets 50pc more electric trains|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10748900|access-date=2 September 2011|work=The New Zealand Herald|date=2 September 2011|first=Mathew|last=Dearnaley|archive-date=25 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025220425/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10748900|url-status=live}} All trains would be able to use the City Rail Link, which might not have been possible for locomotive-hauled carriages as they would not have met performance and fire rating requirements.{{cite news|title=Auckland to get 57 EMU trains|url=http://transportblog.co.nz/2011/09/01/auckland-to-get-57-emu-trains/|access-date=2 September 2011|work=Auckland Transport Blog|date=1 September 2011|archive-date=28 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120328044206/http://transportblog.co.nz/2011/09/01/auckland-to-get-57-emu-trains/|url-status=live}} The purchase price included a 12-year maintenance contract. On the funding side, after long negotiations between Auckland Council/Auckland Transport and the government, it was declared that the trains would be owned by Auckland, with Auckland paying approximately half of the cost from rates, as well as paying annual track access charges to KiwiRail and any potential purchase price increases as the winning tenderer was finalised.
On 6 October 2011, it was announced that Spanish rolling stock builder CAF had been selected. Further information regarding the trains was also released, including artist's impressions resembling the Class 4000 DMUs for NI Railways, built by CAF.{{cite news|title=Train contract heralds new era in public transport|url=http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/about-us/News/LatestNews/Pages/Train-contract-heralds-new-era-in-public-transport-.aspx|access-date=6 October 2011|work=Auckland Transport Press Release|date=6 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111104031538/http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/about-us/News/LatestNews/Pages/Train-contract-heralds-new-era-in-public-transport-.aspx|archive-date=4 November 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/caf-preferred-for-auckland-emu-order/archiv/2011/10.html|publisher=Railway Gazette International|date=6 October 2011|access-date=6 October 2011|title=CAF preferred for Auckland EMU order}}
File:Auckland EMU mockup.jpg.]]
A mock-up was unveiled in June 2012,{{cite web|url=http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/about-us/News/LatestNews/Pages/Sneak-peek-Auckland%27s-new-electric-trains.aspx|title=Sneak peek: Auckland's new electric trains|date=26 March 2012|publisher=Auckland Transport|access-date=8 July 2013|archive-date=10 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130210063031/http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/about-us/News/LatestNews/Pages/Sneak-peek-Auckland%27s-new-electric-trains.aspx|url-status=live}} and was on display at the Museum of Transport & Technology. The mock-up is a hybrid of motor car and trailer sections – the actual layout is different, with greater length in each section.
Production of the first unit was underway in October 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/about-us/board-members/Board-Meetings-Minutes/Documents/Board%20reports%20October%202012/agenda-item-9-business-report.pdf|title=Auckland Transport October 2012 Business Report, Item 8.2, page 44|date=24 October 2012|access-date=9 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130209185551/http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/about-us/board-members/Board-Meetings-Minutes/Documents/Board%20reports%20October%202012/agenda-item-9-business-report.pdf|archive-date=9 February 2013}} In mid 2013, it was announced that the first train had been shipped, and was to arrive in Auckland by September 2013.{{cite web |url= http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10884455 |title= Auckland's first electric trains on track in April despite setbacks |work= The New Zealand Herald |date= 18 May 2013 |access-date= 19 August 2013 |archive-date= 17 May 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130517210018/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10884455 |url-status= live }} It arrived at the Ports of Auckland on 24 August 2013.{{cite news|url=http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/auckland/news/nbnat/1947001043-first-new-train-for-auckland-arriving-next-week|title=First New Train For Auckland Arriving Next Week|date=24 August 2013|publisher=NewstalkZB|access-date=25 August 2013|archive-date=26 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926141457/http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/auckland/news/nbnat/1947001043-first-new-train-for-auckland-arriving-next-week|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/new-electric-trains-arrive-in-auckland-video-5543854|title=New electric trains arrive in Auckland|date=26 August 2013|access-date=26 August 2013|archive-date=29 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130829025158/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/new-electric-trains-arrive-in-auckland-video-5543854|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bring-forward-rail-link-face-gridlock-auckland-mayor-5582129|title=Bring forward rail link or face gridlock – Auckland mayor|date=22 September 2013|publisher=One News|access-date=22 September 2013|archive-date=28 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928053039/http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/bring-forward-rail-link-face-gridlock-auckland-mayor-5582129|url-status=live}}
The class was designed with the City Rail Link in mind, which will extend the underground operation of the 57 units and any future suburban stock considerably.
AT looked into the possibility of battery electric multiple units (BEMU) to operate services between Papakura and Pukekohe as an interim measure prior to electrifying the North Island Main Trunk between the two stations. It was thought that up to 13 2-Car BEMUs would be required (allowing for either 6x 3-Car BEMU per hour or 3x 6-Car BEMU with one spare). In November 2017, it was announced that the proposed 13-unit BEMU order had been cancelled in preference for 15 further AM class units.{{cite news |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/98658251/aucklands-battery-trains-sidelined-for-133m-electric-train-deal |title=Auckland's battery trains sidelined for $133m electric train deal |last=Maude |first=Simon |date=7 November 2017 |website=Stuff |access-date=26 April 2018 |archive-date=12 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612161534/https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/98658251/aucklands-battery-trains-sidelined-for-133m-electric-train-deal |url-status=live }} The rationale for this became clear in late April 2018 when electrification between Papakura and Pukekohe was announced as part of the $28 billion Auckland Transport Alignment Project.{{cite news |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/103402210/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-28b-auckland-transport-alignment-project |title=What you need to know about the $28b Auckland Transport Alignment Project |date=26 April 2018 |website=Stuff |access-date=26 April 2018 |archive-date=12 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612153523/https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/103402210/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-28b-auckland-transport-alignment-project |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12039841 |title=$28 billion funding package for Auckland roading and public transport projects unveiled |last=Orsman |first=Bernard |date=26 April 2018 |work=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=26 April 2018 |archive-date=11 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180611121433/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12039841 |url-status=live }} The 15 units were under construction mid 2019 with the first unit (AM810) shipped from the factory in Spain in early September. The first of the three-carriage trains arrived in Auckland in October and should enter service in December after commissioning. The last of the additional fleet of 15 arrived in Auckland during July 2020.{{cite news |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/115465213/aucklands-new-commuter-trains-on-way-from-spain |title=Auckland's new commuter trains on way from Spain |date=2 September 2019 |website=Stuff |access-date=2 September 2019 |archive-date=2 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902141706/https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/115465213/aucklands-new-commuter-trains-on-way-from-spain |url-status=live }}{{cite news|url=https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/articles/news/2019/10/first-new-electric-train-arrives-in-auckland/|title=First new electric train arrives in Auckland|date=31 October 2019|website=Auckland Council|access-date=15 January 2020|archive-date=15 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115235936/https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/articles/news/2019/10/first-new-electric-train-arrives-in-auckland/|url-status=live}} 23 additional units with options for 5 more were ordered from CAF in January 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.caf.net/en/sala-prensa/nota-prensa-detalle.php?e=365|title=CAF signs new contract for the supply of 23 electric units in Auckland|publisher=CAF|date=25 January 2022|accessdate=10 February 2022|archive-date=10 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210042204/https://www.caf.net/en/sala-prensa/nota-prensa-detalle.php?e=365|url-status=live}}
In February 2025, AM836 was taken out of service and converted into a test train for the City Rail Link.{{cite web |title=City Rail Link |url=https://instagr.am/p/DGOoueWPSL7 |website=Instagram |access-date=23 February 2025}} This included modifications to the train's width and the installation of cameras and sensors. On 12 February 2025, it became the first AM-class train to travel through the City Rail Link tunnel.{{cite web |title=Successful City Rail Link test train journey |url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=1hRVzOy5irY |website=YouTube |access-date=23 February 2025}} It is expected to rejoin the fleet after 9 months of testing in the City Rail Link.
Introduction
The first unit was transferred to the purpose-built Wiri depot on 26 August 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/about-us/News/LatestNews/Pages/Aucklands-first-new-train-has-arrived.aspx|title=Auckland Transport media release: "Auckland's first new train has arrived"|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130829023339/http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/about-us/News/LatestNews/Pages/Aucklands-first-new-train-has-arrived.aspx|archive-date=29 August 2013}} It was certified at the depot before being officially unveiled on 12 September.{{cite web|url=http://www.3news.co.nz/Aucklands-first-electric-train-unveiled/tabid/423/articleID/312960/Default.aspx|title=Auckland's first electric train unveiled|date=12 September 2013|access-date=12 September 2013|publisher=3 News|archive-date=21 September 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921104137/http://www.3news.co.nz/Aucklands-first-electric-train-unveiled/tabid/423/articleID/312960/Default.aspx|url-status=live}}
The next units arrived in Auckland in November 2013, with two sets due to arrive every month December 2013 – November 2014, four each month December 2014 – July 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/about-us/board-members/Board-Meetings-Minutes/Documents/Board%20reports%20August%202013/Agenda%20item%2010ii.pdf|publisher=Auckland Transport|title=Strategic PT Reviews – Update|access-date=13 September 2013|date=August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221231234/http://www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz/about-us/board-members/Board-Meetings-Minutes/Documents/Board%20reports%20August%202013/Agenda%20item%2010ii.pdf|archive-date=21 February 2014}}{{failed verification|date=June 2014}}
File:AMT Interior April 2014.JPG The first revenue service ran on 28 April 2014 on the Onehunga Line, following a public open day the preceding day on which the trains were used to run free shuttle services between Britomart and Newmarket.{{cite news |last1=KIDD |first1=ROBERT |date=27 April 2014 |title=All aboard in Auckland for free electric train rides |url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/9982764/All-aboard-in-Auckland-for-free-electric-train-rides |work=Stuff.co.nz News |access-date=27 April 2014 |archive-date=27 April 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427094100/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/9982764/All-aboard-in-Auckland-for-free-electric-train-rides |url-status=live }} Electric Eastern Line services commenced on 15 September 2014 as far as Manukau;{{failed verification|date=November 2014}} Eastern Line services to Papakura were diverted to terminate at Manukau from 8 December 2014, completing the Eastern Line electrification.{{Cite web |title= More train services from December |url= https://at.govt.nz/about-us/news-events/more-train-services-from-december/ |publisher= Auckland Transport |date= 17 November 2014 |access-date= 18 November 2014 |archive-date= 29 November 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141129040949/https://at.govt.nz/about-us/news-events/more-train-services-from-december/ |url-status= live }}
Electric Southern Line services to Papakura commenced on 15 January 2015,{{Cite web |title= Jan 2015 AT Public Transport Patronage Stats Report |url= https://at.govt.nz/media/966905/January-2015-Public-Stats-report.pdf |publisher= Auckland Transport |date= 15 January 2015 |access-date= 17 February 2015 |archive-date= 17 February 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150217120440/https://at.govt.nz/media/966905/January-2015-Public-Stats-report.pdf |url-status= live }}{{failed verification|date=February 2015}} running two return off-peak services on weekdays. From 16 May 2015, all weekend services, with the exception of the shuttle service between Papakura and Pukekohe were operated by electric trains, including the Western Line.
Electric trains were fully introduced into daily services across the Auckland electrified rail network on 20 July 2015. Electric trains operate as far as Swanson on the Western Line and as far as Papakura on the Southern Line.https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/service-announcements/train-changes-from-monday-20-july-2015/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150712050032/https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/service-announcements/train-changes-from-monday-20-july-2015/ |date=12 July 2015 }} Auckland Transport. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2015.
Accidents
On 29 January 2015, a pedestrian was struck by a train and killed at Morningside station whilst attempting to cross at a pedestrian level crossing.{{Cite web|title= RO-2015-101|publisher=TAIC|url=https://www.taic.org.nz/inquiry/ro-2015-101|access-date=22 August 2022|website=www.taic.org.nz}}
The front three cars{{cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12047939|access-date=15 May 2019|title=Train derails at Auckland's Britomart station|date=9 May 2018|work=The New Zealand Herald|archive-date=29 June 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190629011929/https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12047939|url-status=live}} of an inbound train derailed in the Britomart tunnel on the approach to the platforms on 9 May 2018 and stopped millimetres from a concrete wall. The emergency brakes were activated and no injuries were recorded. The derailed units took several days to clear.{{cite news|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/103777928/auckland-commuters-to-face-more-delays-on-friday-following-train-derailment|work=Stuff|title=Auckland commuters to face more delays on Friday following train derailment|access-date=15 May 2018|date=10 May 2018|archive-date=15 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180515112629/https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/103777928/auckland-commuters-to-face-more-delays-on-friday-following-train-derailment|url-status=live}} The TAIC investigation found that a manufacturing defect in a rail caused the rail to fracture.{{cite news|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/400200/auckland-train-derailment-caused-by-manufacturing-fault-investigation|access-date=3 October 2019|title=Auckland train derailment caused by manufacturing fault – investigation|date=3 October 2019|publisher=Radio NZ – rnz.co.nz|archive-date=2 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191002214910/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/400200/auckland-train-derailment-caused-by-manufacturing-fault-investigation|url-status=live}}
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External links
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