An Auckland business leader is welcoming an economic package to bring forward funding for a better rail exchange in Manukau City.
The project involves an upgrade of the rail exchange at the inland port in Wiri.
It follows Labour's announcement to fast track the government's spending plans to mitigate the economic downturn.
Auckland Chamber of Commerce CEO Michael Barnett says 100,000 truck trips a year will be removed from Auckland's southern motorway, as result of more freight being carried by rail.
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