As Honolulu rail nears the opening of its first leg from Kapolei to Aloha Stadium, I hear longtime critics of the project almost wishing to see their predictions of dire outcomes materialize.
The long-awaited opening of Honolulu’s rail will be June 30, and last week, the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation delivered the first operating segment over to the city. At the short proclamation signing, transportation official Roger Morton was handed the ceremonial keys outfitted with a slipper keychain, though the real trains run with electronic keys. HPR's Sabrina Bodon has the details.
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Rail trains are running, cracked “hammerhead” station supports are fixed and reinforced and passenger service is scheduled to begin June 30, including a four-hour window on that Friday when anyone can ride and experience the country’s first fully automated rail system for free.