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KiwiRail welcomes Government’s boost to rail
Friday, 23 February 2018, 11:59 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy says today’s announcements of new projects in the Provincial Growth Fund are a strong signal of the Government’s confidence in rail’s ability to drive regional economic growth for New Zealand. More >>
KiwiRail working hard to get freight moving again
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 6:23 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail is working alongside NZTA as quickly as possible to re-open the rail line and State Highway between Blenheim and Christchurch after it was hit by the sting of Cyclone Gita. More >>
Forestry a success story for KiwiRail
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 9:25 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail is reaping the benefits of an innovative growth strategy for its forestry business designed to make the best use of its wagon fleet. More >>
Strong Half Year result despite challenges
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 12:38 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has posted a positive half year result with an operating surplus 39% ahead of the previous year, despite a challenging six months. More >>
Severe weather forces cancellation of TranzAlpine
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 11:37 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail’s TranzAlpine service has been cancelled for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the severe weather expected to hit the country in the wake of Cyclone Gita. More >>
Reopening of State Highway One a ‘remarkable effort’
Friday, 15 December 2017, 3:57 pm | KiwiRail
Today’s reopening of State Highway One north of Kaikoura is a significant milestone for New Zealand’s transport network and the result of a remarkable effort involving road, rail and 1700 workers, KiwiRail’s Chief Executive Peter Reidy says. More >>
Lyttelton Rail Tunnel marks 150 years
Friday, 8 December 2017, 10:35 am | KiwiRail
8 December 2017 Lyttelton Rail Tunnel marks 150 years Tomorrow (Saturday) will mark 150 years since the opening of the Lyttelton Rail Tunnel, an engineering marvel which remains a key part of the KiwiRail network and important contributor to the local ... More >>
KiwiRail safety video wins international award
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 9:28 am | KiwiRail
A KiwiRail video featuring train drivers sharing personal stories of how they’re affected by incidents on the rail network has won a coveted safety award at an international film festival. More >>
Study Highlights Rail’s Value to New Zealand
Monday, 27 November 2017, 8:49 am | KiwiRail
Rail is delivering up to $1.5 billion a year to New Zealand in hidden benefits, according to a study prepared as part of a joint KiwiRail/NZTA team looking at integrated transport planning. More >>
Earthquake commemoration a time for reflection
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 10:30 am | KiwiRail
The 12 months since a 7.8 earthquake struck near Kaikoura devastating the Main North Line railway have been enormously challenging but a year on it is pleasing to see progress made, delivering some respite for residents and truck drivers, KiwiRail ... More >>
Kaikoura Earthquake Commemoration a Time for Reflection
Tuesday, 14 November 2017, 8:40 am | KiwiRail
The 12 months since a 7.8 earthquake struck near Kaikoura devastating the Main North Line railway have been enormously challenging, but a year on it is pleasing to see progress made, delivering some respite for residents and truck drivers, KiwiRail ... More >>
Thirty years of TranzAlpine celebrated
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 2:11 pm | KiwiRail
One of New Zealand’s most beloved tourism experiences, KiwiRail’s iconic TranzAlpine train journey, marked 30 years of operation today with celebrations in Christchurch and Greymouth. Among guests at today’s events were many of those who were involved ... More >>
Freight rolling again on Kaikoura line
Monday, 30 October 2017, 12:48 pm | KiwiRail
Freight operations on the Main North Line between Blenheim and Christchurch are set to resume tonight (Monday), says KiwiRail Group General Manager Network Services Todd Moyle. More >>
KiwiRail Celebrates 30 Years of the TranzAlpine
Monday, 30 October 2017, 9:52 am | KiwiRail
One of New Zealand’s most beloved tourism experiences, KiwiRail’s iconic TranzAlpine train journey, will celebrate 30 years of operation in November. More >>
Significant rainfall impacts Main North Line
Thursday, 12 October 2017, 2:47 pm | KiwiRail
Exceptionally high levels of rain in Kaikoura in recent weeks have impacted on the Main North Line rail link between Blenheim and Christchurch. More >>
KiwiRail wins supreme Excellence in Business Support Award
Thursday, 5 October 2017, 2:09 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail’s resilience and ability to adapt to disruption saw it take home the supreme award at the AUT Business School Excellence in Business Support Awards last night. More >>
First freight train arrives in Christchurch
Friday, 15 September 2017, 2:24 pm | KiwiRail
The first freight train to travel on the Main North Line since the Kaikoura earthquake in 2016 successfully completed its journey into Christchurch this afternoon. The train, carrying general domestic freight from KiwiRail customers Bascik, Toll, Mainfreight ... More >>
First freight train rolls through Kaikoura
Friday, 15 September 2017, 9:12 am | KiwiRail
The first freight train to travel on the Picton-Christchurch rail line since the Kaikoura earthquake was welcomed into Kaikoura this morning by the community and special guests. More >>
Sculpture honours work on Picton-Christchurch line
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 9:33 am | KiwiRail
A sculpture commissioned by KiwiRail to recognise the immense impact of the Kaikoura Earthquake on the rail link between Picton and Christchurch and on the wider community will be unveiled on Friday as freight services resume on the line. More >>
First post-quake freight services announced
Wednesday, 6 September 2017, 9:33 am | KiwiRail
The first freight services to run again on the rail line between Picton and Christchurch will begin on 15 September, just 10 months after Kaikoura’s devastating earthquake, KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy announced today. More >>
