Today, 10 September 2012, marks a (long overdue) point in history for the Auckland rail network. For what is possibly the first time ever, the way tickets are sold is being changed, bringing an end to onboard sales and instead selling tickets before boarding, bringing the system into line with the rest of the world (finally). Ticket machines began rolling out today, with Britomart, Newmarket, New Lynn and some Western Line stations having live machines. The original plan was to have all machines rolled out at once, but due to vandalism in the south, other machines will be rolled out during the week.
In the future these machines will also allow HOP users to top up their card, although AT HOP (not Snapper HOP, or "SnOP" as currently used on NZ Bus services) does not roll out until 28 October this year.
After 31 December 2012, current ten trip tickets will no longer be valid for travel, so dig out your old tickets and use the last couple of trips.
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| Papakura's ticket machine, with most of the decals applied |
Focusing on Papakura itself, the station building has now regained much of its former glory, having been repainted from top to bottom and the demolished section now nearly fully rebuilt. Platform works continue their slow road to completion.
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| The station building as of today, nearly fully repainted and with new shelters |
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| The station building from the footbridge, still some work to be done |
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| Days gone by: the station building as it appeared shortly after its big move on 11 August |
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| The station building as it used to be, before the station had been touched for this project - 23 April 2012 |
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