Grady Weatherley-Connell
@thegradyconnell.bsky.social
This profile contains transport ramblings and random odds and ends.
Author of @NZTransitBuzz.bsky.social
They/Them.
Currently of MediaWorks. Ex Today FM & Newshub.
Author of @NZTransitBuzz.bsky.social
They/Them.
Currently of MediaWorks. Ex Today FM & Newshub.
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🏳️🌈PRIDE BUS 🏳️🌈PRIDE BUS 🏳️🌈PRIDE BUS 🏳️🌈
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#FerryNews: Ferry Holdings has released a number of renders of the new Cook Strait Ferries that will replace the existing Interislander fleet.
Ferry Holdings also released maps showing the upgrades and new infrastructure that will be constructed to support the ferries
Ferry Holdings also released maps showing the upgrades and new infrastructure that will be constructed to support the ferries
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 AM
#FerryNews: Ferry Holdings has released a number of renders of the new Cook Strait Ferries that will replace the existing Interislander fleet.
Ferry Holdings also released maps showing the upgrades and new infrastructure that will be constructed to support the ferries
Ferry Holdings also released maps showing the upgrades and new infrastructure that will be constructed to support the ferries
Reposted by Grady Weatherley-Connell
#TrainNews: Alstom has been selected to deliver 18 five-car battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) trains.
The Train fleet is to be named ‘Tūhono’, meaning connect or unite.
The fleet will be manufactured in India by Alstom and are scheduled to enter service from 2030.
The Train fleet is to be named ‘Tūhono’, meaning connect or unite.
The fleet will be manufactured in India by Alstom and are scheduled to enter service from 2030.
September 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
#TrainNews: Alstom has been selected to deliver 18 five-car battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) trains.
The Train fleet is to be named ‘Tūhono’, meaning connect or unite.
The fleet will be manufactured in India by Alstom and are scheduled to enter service from 2030.
The Train fleet is to be named ‘Tūhono’, meaning connect or unite.
The fleet will be manufactured in India by Alstom and are scheduled to enter service from 2030.
Reposted by Grady Weatherley-Connell
#FerryNews: Coromandel's CFM is reporting that a trial ferry will operate between Coromandel and Auckland during the upcoming Christmas and Easter periods.
A shuttle will run from Hannaford's Wharf and Coromandel Town for ferry passengers.
A shuttle will run from Hannaford's Wharf and Coromandel Town for ferry passengers.
August 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
#FerryNews: Coromandel's CFM is reporting that a trial ferry will operate between Coromandel and Auckland during the upcoming Christmas and Easter periods.
A shuttle will run from Hannaford's Wharf and Coromandel Town for ferry passengers.
A shuttle will run from Hannaford's Wharf and Coromandel Town for ferry passengers.
HEY! wanna hear me yap about my almost 10 years in media?
Have a listen to my chat with @skyuni123.bsky.social!
Have a listen to my chat with @skyuni123.bsky.social!
on my radio show tonight transit legend @thegradyconnell.bsky.social!! listen live at 6pm on Wellington Access Radio (106.1FM), on the website at accessradio.org.nz or on our Spotify feed!
open.spotify.com/show/0wITHmz...
(also check out @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social if u haven't, it's fab)
open.spotify.com/show/0wITHmz...
(also check out @nztransitbuzz.bsky.social if u haven't, it's fab)
August 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
HEY! wanna hear me yap about my almost 10 years in media?
Have a listen to my chat with @skyuni123.bsky.social!
Have a listen to my chat with @skyuni123.bsky.social!
Reposted by Grady Weatherley-Connell
#RailNews: The Green Party has launched a petition calling on the Rail Minister Winston Peters to reinstate passenger rail services across the country.
MORE: action.greens.org.nz/restore_rail
MORE: action.greens.org.nz/restore_rail
July 24, 2025 at 3:12 AM
#RailNews: The Green Party has launched a petition calling on the Rail Minister Winston Peters to reinstate passenger rail services across the country.
MORE: action.greens.org.nz/restore_rail
MORE: action.greens.org.nz/restore_rail
If someone in Welly is able to get me a ship I will be very grateful (happy to pay also).
#FerryNews: Bluebridge’s new ferry Livia will now arrive closer to 8:30 am on 3 July.
Livia’s arrival will be live streamed on the Bluebridge ferries Facebook page.
Bluebridge also have ship models at the event on Oriental Parade.
Livia’s arrival will be live streamed on the Bluebridge ferries Facebook page.
Bluebridge also have ship models at the event on Oriental Parade.
July 2, 2025 at 5:33 AM
If someone in Welly is able to get me a ship I will be very grateful (happy to pay also).
The whole network might not be working but I can see things moving!
July 2, 2025 at 3:36 AM
The whole network might not be working but I can see things moving!
Finally completed and hung on the wall!
July 1, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Finally completed and hung on the wall!
A mixed bag of depot spotting this afternoon
June 28, 2025 at 5:35 AM
A mixed bag of depot spotting this afternoon
Bye Eke Panuku
June 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Bye Eke Panuku
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#TrainNews: An all-around advertising wrap to encourage new Police officers to join the force has been applied to AM714.
The train joins the 5 double-decker buses currently travelling around Auckland.
Pic Josh Rogerson.
The train joins the 5 double-decker buses currently travelling around Auckland.
Pic Josh Rogerson.
June 26, 2025 at 2:08 AM
#TrainNews: An all-around advertising wrap to encourage new Police officers to join the force has been applied to AM714.
The train joins the 5 double-decker buses currently travelling around Auckland.
Pic Josh Rogerson.
The train joins the 5 double-decker buses currently travelling around Auckland.
Pic Josh Rogerson.
129 chugging along the North Auckland Line to Westfield this evening.
June 25, 2025 at 10:40 AM
129 chugging along the North Auckland Line to Westfield this evening.
New livery, same bus.
June 24, 2025 at 10:25 AM
New livery, same bus.
Catching the ‘repowered’ bus (TR3501) this evening.
This bus was a diesel was converted to electric and had been operating in Wellington until recently when it was transferred to Auckland.
Despite getting a fresh livery it still has the Wellington moquette.
This bus was a diesel was converted to electric and had been operating in Wellington until recently when it was transferred to Auckland.
Despite getting a fresh livery it still has the Wellington moquette.
June 24, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Catching the ‘repowered’ bus (TR3501) this evening.
This bus was a diesel was converted to electric and had been operating in Wellington until recently when it was transferred to Auckland.
Despite getting a fresh livery it still has the Wellington moquette.
This bus was a diesel was converted to electric and had been operating in Wellington until recently when it was transferred to Auckland.
Despite getting a fresh livery it still has the Wellington moquette.
I think the time has come to replace our dishwasher.
The door won’t stay shut anymore.
The door won’t stay shut anymore.
June 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I think the time has come to replace our dishwasher.
The door won’t stay shut anymore.
The door won’t stay shut anymore.
A bunch of Bayes bois
June 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
A bunch of Bayes bois
Well I can tick of having ridden a Volvo bubble bus.
Was surprised to see a 2+1 seating layout in the front half of the bus.
Was surprised to see a 2+1 seating layout in the front half of the bus.
June 22, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Well I can tick of having ridden a Volvo bubble bus.
Was surprised to see a 2+1 seating layout in the front half of the bus.
Was surprised to see a 2+1 seating layout in the front half of the bus.
I’ve got easy access to the Hanover in TR3562.
June 22, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I’ve got easy access to the Hanover in TR3562.
Not a lot of bus to salvage after NB4294 caught fire at the end of May.
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Not a lot of bus to salvage after NB4294 caught fire at the end of May.
Kinetic NZ owned 2024 Ford Transit in Westfield Newmarket Visitors Shuttle Livery.
Fleet no 3270.
Fleet no 3270.
June 21, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Kinetic NZ owned 2024 Ford Transit in Westfield Newmarket Visitors Shuttle Livery.
Fleet no 3270.
Fleet no 3270.
I think this sign is from somewhere between 2006 - 2008.
OnTrack was folded into KiwiRail in 2008 and the Western Line duplication and Henderson Station upgrade was completed in 2006.
OnTrack was folded into KiwiRail in 2008 and the Western Line duplication and Henderson Station upgrade was completed in 2006.
June 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
I think this sign is from somewhere between 2006 - 2008.
OnTrack was folded into KiwiRail in 2008 and the Western Line duplication and Henderson Station upgrade was completed in 2006.
OnTrack was folded into KiwiRail in 2008 and the Western Line duplication and Henderson Station upgrade was completed in 2006.
Do you think it will work?
June 20, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Do you think it will work?
Found these glasses in the bathroom at work, are they a vibe?
June 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Found these glasses in the bathroom at work, are they a vibe?