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Episode: Auckland's overheated rail network - What will it cost to fix it?
Description: The country’s infrastructure woes became very clear for commuters in our biggest city earlier this week. Aucklanders were stunned after dozens of trains were delayed or cancelled right at rush hour, due to speed restrictions enforced by KiwiRail to combat overheated rail lines. It’s yet another example of our aging infrastructure, and the dire need for us to invest in replacing and upgrading failing parts of the national network. So how much would it cost to get the trains running on time – and is there the political will to meet the price tag...