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Investigations underway for proposed Marsden Point rail link
Friday, 26 October 2018, 9:28 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail will today begin work on geotechnical investigations along a section of the route of the proposed rail link to the port at Northport/Marsden Point. More >>
Daytime freight trains rolling again after Kaikoura quake
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 10:33 am | KiwiRail
The first daytime freight trains in almost two years are rolling again between Blenheim and Christchurch, marking a milestone in the rebuild effort following the Kaikoura earthquake. More >>
KiwiRail welcomes $196 million investment in commuter rail
Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 9:11 am | KiwiRail
The government's multi-million dollar investment in Wellington's regional rail network will make passenger trains more reliable and allow for future growth, KiwiRail Acting Chief Executive David Gordon says. More >>
Daytime freight trains resume after Kaikoura earthquake
Wednesday, 3 October 2018, 9:27 am | KiwiRail
The first daytime freight trains in almost two years will be running again between Blenheim and Christchurch from next week, marking a milestone in the rebuild effort following the Kaikoura earthquake. More >>
Delivering safety and fairness to farmers
Monday, 17 September 2018, 1:17 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has launched a new policy that will deliver safe outcomes and be fair to farmers and others with private crossings Group General Manager Investment, Planning and Risk David Gordon says. More >>
Landmark Pay Deal Struck at Kiwirail
Monday, 27 August 2018, 1:40 pm | KiwiRail
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union and KiwiRail have today signed a landmark pay deal which will see a flat rate of higher pay applied across all 2319 of its members, rather than the usual percentage increase for workers. More >>
KiwiRail delivers strong result
Friday, 24 August 2018, 3:12 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has posted another strong financial result despite the on-going impact of the Kaikoura earthquake on its freight and tourism businesses, Acting Chair Brian Corban says. More >>
Coastal Pacific train service to return from December
Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 9:59 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail’s iconic Coastal Pacific scenic journey will roll again between Picton and Christchurch from December 1 this year, two years after the service was put on hold because of the devastating Kaikoura earthquake. More >>
West Coast feasibility study highlights potential of rail
Friday, 20 July 2018, 1:38 pm | KiwiRail
A feasibility study for a new West Coast tourism service highlights rail’s ability to drive economic growth in the regions, KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy says. More >>
Board announces search for new Chief Executive
Monday, 16 July 2018, 1:35 pm | KiwiRail
The KiwiRail Board has today announced Chief Executive Peter Reidy will leave the State Owned Enterprise after four years in the role. More >>
KiwiRail joins Climate Leaders Coalition
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 7:24 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail joins Climate Leaders Coalition KiwiRail has today committed to help New Zealand move to a low-emissions future, through improving its own operations as well as helping other businesses reach their own sustainability targets. KiwiRail Chief ... More >>
Trains return to Wairoa - Napier line
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 9:10 am | KiwiRail
Trains are moving again on the Napier to Wairoa line for the first time in six years in an important milestone in the re-opening of the line. More >>
Trains back on Wairoa - Napier line
Friday, 1 June 2018, 1:21 pm | KiwiRail
Trains will be moving again on the Napier to Wairoa line for the first time in six years next Wednesday. More >>
KiwiRail welcomes Northland rail business case
Friday, 1 June 2018, 12:43 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy has welcomed the Government’s decision to investigate the potential for upgrading and expanding rail north of Auckland. More >>
‘Inspiring’ earthquake recovery project wins award
Thursday, 3 May 2018, 9:05 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail and the wider team responsible for the reopening of the rail line between Blenheim and Christchurch just nine months after the Kaikoura earthquake, have won a prestigious Australasian rail award. More >>
Work on Wairoa – Napier line hits milestone
Tuesday, 1 May 2018, 7:55 am | KiwiRail
The project to re-open the Wairoa-Napier rail line takes a significant step forward today (Tuesday 1 May) with track gangs beginning work on the line. More >>
ATAP 2018 Transport Plan a big step forward
Thursday, 26 April 2018, 1:13 pm | KiwiRail
ATAP 2018 Transport Plan a big step forward for rail April 26 2018 Today’s announcement of a new Auckland Transport Alignment Programme (ATAP) with a boosted role for rail is a significant step forward for the region, KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy ... More >>
KiwiRail remembers the Wahine
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 9:19 am | KiwiRail
An Interislander ferry sounded its horn to mark the time the Wahine struck Barrett Reef this morning and, weather permitting, another will form the backdrop to a flotilla on Wellington Harbour this afternoon, as KiwiRail helps commemorate the 50-year anniversary ... More >>
KiwiRail remembers the Wahine
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 10:29 am | KiwiRail
An Interislander ferry will sound its horn to mark the time the Wahine struck Barrett Reef and another will form the backdrop to a flotilla on Wellington Harbour, as KiwiRail helps commemorate the 50-year anniversary of the Wahine tragedy. More >>
Tremendous progress on Main North Line continues
Wednesday, 28 March 2018, 12:48 pm | KiwiRail
The re-opening of State Highway One at night through Kaikoura from mid-April underlines the tremendous progress being made to restore the transport networks in the wake of the 2016 earthquake, says KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy. More >>
