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Billion-dollar Budget boost
Schools

Billion-dollar Budget boost

New roads, rail and schools will be funded as the government lifts capital spending by USD $4 billion in Budget 2017.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th May 2017
Budget commitment to rail welcomed
Supply Chain

Budget commitment to rail welcomed

The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Greens call for halt to scrapping of electric trains
Clean technologies

Greens call for halt to scrapping of electric trains

New Zealand could face higher rail costs and more breakdowns after KiwiRail was warned diesel replacements may be pricier and less reliable than electrics.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
KiwiRail willing to go ugly to win rebuild battle
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail willing to go ugly to win rebuild battle

Freight on the Picton-Christchurch route could resume by year end as KiwiRail prioritises speed over looks in the Main North Line rebuild.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 14th May 2017
Kaikoura train on the move
Disaster Recovery

Kaikoura train on the move

Freight deliveries across the South Island are set to resume sooner after the stranded train was shifted to make way for slip repairs near Kaikoura.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Tamper to boost Christchurch-Picton line progress
Disaster Recovery

Tamper to boost Christchurch-Picton line progress

Restoring the earthquake-hit Main North Line should speed up freight links between Christchurch and Picton as work continues from both ends.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017
TranzAlpine service to resume
Disaster Recovery

TranzAlpine service to resume

Earlier-than-expected repairs will restore freight and tourist services on the Midland Line, boosting the West Coast economy after fire damage.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 6th Mar 2017
KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail delivers results despite earthquake

The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 26th Feb 2017
Bridge demolition about to begin
Disaster Recovery

Bridge demolition about to begin

Freight services on the Main North Line will be disrupted until Bridge 90 is replaced after quake damage cut the route near Hundalee.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Work progressing well on fire-damaged line
Disaster Recovery

Work progressing well on fire-damaged line

The reopened rail link would restore TranzAlpine passenger trips and freight traffic after a 300-hectare fire damaged bridges and signalling.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Feb 2017
KiwiRail at full steam to repair quake damage
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail at full steam to repair quake damage

Freight services have resumed from Lake Grassmere after KiwiRail reopened one section, while repairs continue on 709 quake-hit rail sites.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017
KiwiRail on track to restore Main North Line
Disaster Recovery

KiwiRail on track to restore Main North Line

More than 100 workers have repaired the Picton-to-Grassmere section, edging the earthquake-hit Main North Line closer to reopening.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
KiwiRail would allow Hawke's Bay council to lease Napier-Gisbourne line
Investment

KiwiRail would allow Hawke's Bay council to lease Napier-Gisbourne line

Kiwirail, the state-owned railroad, has conditionally agreed to lease the mothballed Napier-to-Gisborne line to Hawke's Bay Regional Council, effec.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2014

Global Stories

KiwiRail stories

Wellington selects 3 potential bidders for multi-million-dollar rail contract
Wellington Regional Council

Wellington selects 3 potential bidders for multi-million-dollar rail contract

Greater Wellington Regional Council has for the first time short listed three potential bidders to operate and maintain its rail services for a ter.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2014