Auckland's rail system will receive $500 million to buy electric trains.
Transport Minister Steven Joyce said the loan to KiwiRail would kick forward the process early next year, with the first electric trains operational from 2013.
"After double tracking, electrification is the important next stage in the development of Auckland's
Passengers depart a train at Auckland's Britomart Station. Photo / Doug Sherring
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