Ownership / Operation
Station platforms on the Auckland suburban network are owned by KiwiRail, who are responsible for building stations. Structures on the platforms (station buildings, shelters, lights, signage etc) are owned by Auckland Transport, who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of stations.
The Britomart Transport Centre, Newmarket Railway Station and New Lynn Travel Centre are owned and managed by Auckland Transport.
Ticket office and platform staff, as well as train operating staff, are employed by Veolia Transport Auckland.
Train services using stations in Auckland include MAXX suburban trains which are owned by Auckland Transport and operated by Veolia, and the Northern Explorer long-distance train to Wellington operated by KiwiRail.
Read more about this topic: List Of Auckland Train Stations
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