Auckland$
Transport�
/In Auckland Council Organisation
6 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612
Private Bag 92250, Auckland 1142, New Zealand
Ph 09 355 3553 Fax 09 355 3550
17 May 2016
lain Palmer
[FYI request #3923 email]
Dear Mr Palmer
Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987
CLGOIMA}
CAS-278427-S7P1F4
Thank you for contacting Auckland Transport on 24 April 2016 requesting the following information:
Following the pending/possible sale of former rail equipment (SA/SD carriages and ex Perth DMU's)
previously used in Auckland, has any consideration be given to local preservation of some examples
these rail vehicles for future generations?
Auckland Transport can confirm that a decision was made to sell the diesel hauled units once they had been
retired from service. The sale process has been undertaken by way of a public tender with the objective of selling
units as a collective rather than the units going to various buyers.
The cost to keep units stored and in running condition is uneconomical and is not the best use of ratepayers funds
however, if a New Zealand based organisation was prepared to purchase some or all of the units then this would
have been considered as the first and preferable option.
We trust the information has addressed the matters raised however, should you believe that we have not
responded appropriately to your request, you have the right in accordance with section 27(3) of the LGOIMA to
make a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman to seek an investigation and review in regard to this matter.
If you have any further queries please contact Auckland Transport on 09 355 3553 quoting Official Information
request number CAS-278427-S7P1F4.
Yours Sincerely
Mark Lambert
General Manager AT Metro
www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz