MAXX Blue (livery)

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DC4369 on an SA/SD set at Newmarket, November 2006
DC4369 on an SA/SD set at Newmarket, November 2006
A MAXX train at Britomart.
A MAXX train at Britomart.
passengers boarding a Northern Express service operated by Ritchies Coachlines on the Northern Busway
passengers boarding a Northern Express service operated by Ritchies Coachlines on the Northern Busway

MAXX blue is the public transport brand name and the livery used on trains, buses and ferries operated for the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA).

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[edit] Trains

Auckland's trains are operated by Veolia. Carriages are light grey or silver with a blue band along the windows. Driving cabs are blue and 'safety' yellow. Locomotives are blue with yellow ends and cabs.

[edit] Buses

Most buses in Auclland operate under their operators' livery and brand with small MAXX stickers near the front entrance, but high-speed buses on the Northern Busway use the MAXX brand.

[edit] Name

Contrary to popular belief, the name MAXX is not an acronym.

"MAXX does stand for something. MAXX stands for comfortable and attractive facilities for commuters; fast, frequent and more reliable transport services; and comprehensive transport information. MAXX is not another acronym, but a symbol of quality."(MAXX launch press release.)

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