Skyline, Honolulu’s rail system, opens it second segment to the public on Thursday, Oct. 16. Segment two extends the line from East Kapolei to Middle Street, and adds four stations. This week, we bring you audio from the historic opening ceremony for segment two held on Oct. 15, 2025. Mayor Blangiardi delivers remarks on the journey it took to get to this point (1:25). Then, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation CEO Lori Kahikina describes the different agencies and individuals who made this phase possible (19:22). Later, Honolulu Department of Transportation Services Director Roger Morton talks about what this segment means for the residents and visitors of O‘ahu (28:47).
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