Third Main

The new section of the footbridge under construction, replacing a set of stairs that spiralled around the lift. This new section crosses the third main

14 January 2025

As the temporary bridges are narrow, a second one is also provided, with each being for a single direction. This view looks south from Middlemore along the future third main

14 January 2025

Looking north along the third main corridor, with its new platform

14 January 2025

The new footbridge at the northern end of the station, connecting both sets of platforms

14 January 2025

While Middlemore station is now open to trains again, work continues on the third main platform. Track work and signalling appears to be completed, with final touches being applied to the station

11 February 2025

Looking south from the overbridge at Middlemore, with signals for all three tracks now lit

11 February 2025

Looking from the other side of the footbridge, with Middlemore's island platform now apparent. The tracks for the third main now run all the way through, and is fully electrified

11 February 2025

Looking north from the bridge, along the two existing platforms. In the background, the third main can be seen connected to the previously built section just north of the station

11 February 2025

The third main is still not able to be used, as temporary access still needs to be provided across it while the footbridge extension is completed

11 February 2025

AM 877 arrives at Middlemore on an Eastern Line service to Manukau. From this perspective, little appears to have changed at Middlemore

11 February 2025