Auckland One Rail (AOR) 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 (CEO) and Gavin Panter (COO).
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.New operator appointed to run Auckland Transport's suburban rail service Radio New Zealand 27 August 2021 It took over from Transdev Auckland on 16 January 2022.ComfortDelGro JV wins contract to operate rail services in Auckland Business Times 27 August 2021ComfortDelGro joint venture lands $1.13 billion deal to operate rail services in Auckland Straits Times 27 August 2021 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."Auckland eyes integrated delivery" in Railway Gazette International October 2012 p8
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