Yesterday the Herald ran [a sponsored article from the Auckland Light Rail team](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/brand-insight/the-real-benefits-of-light-rail/CV4VLTQ4S5FPXKBRSGEBUA5BWU/) (ALR) on their plans for tunnelled light rail. The main point of the article seems to be about trying to justify their solution compared to a surface one. That, combined with it coming at a time when there is no other news or major public discussion about light rail gives it almost a defensive feel, making me wonder if this is in part about fending off some pressure from behind the scenes for a cheaper and more likely to be delivered solution.
