The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 6, Issue 1 (May 1, 1931)
Increasing Volume of Business
Increasing Volume of Business.
It was not to be expected that such increases should continue indefinitely, nevertheless the railway business in Auckland has been marked by a steady growth.
It will be realised from the figures quoted that right from the inception of the Queen Street station, in 1885, the question of adequate accommodation has been an ever vital one with the Railway Engineers. Two very serious obstacles presented themselves. These were Breakwater Road and the proximity of the Parnell grade. With the development of the Auckland waterfront, Breakwater Road had become a very important thoroughfare and though provision had been made in the Auckland Railway Station Act, 1882, for the bridging of this crossing a satisfactory scheme was impossible.