The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART), the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services (DTS), and Hitachi Rail opened Phase 2 of the fully automated urban rail system “Skyline” in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, on October 16.
Four stations—Karapa/Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Lelepaua/Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Ahua/Lagoon Drive, and Kahauiki/Kalihi Transit Center—began service, bringing the total to 13 stations.
The Lelepaua/Daniel K. Inouye Airport station connects directly to the airport, offering a new, convenient travel option for airport employees and travelers. A new nonstop express bus route linking Waikiki has also begun operation. The Kahauiki/Middle Street Transit Center station will further strengthen its role as a major transportation hub enabling transfers between the rail line and public buses.
The project is also expected to help address Hawaii’s housing shortage by fostering the creation of housing in strategic locations along the rail corridor. Connections with the bus network will be strengthened as well. Phase 3 is expected to be completed by 2031, adding six new stations.
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