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KiwiRail - Latest News [Page 15]
Coastal Pacific update
Monday, 21 November 2016, 3:51 pm | KiwiRail
Carriages used on the Coastal Pacific scenic passenger train are being shifted to the popular TranzAlpine and Northern Explorer services in the wake of the Kaikoura earthquake. More >>
Ferry passenger services up and running
Friday, 18 November 2016, 1:58 pm | KiwiRail
The Picton Passenger Terminal has re-opened and foot passengers are now able to be booked for sailings across Cook Strait. More >>
Real progress made on ferry and rail operations
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 9:06 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail’s ferries the Kaitaki and Kaiarahi are now back to over 75% capacity on the Cook Strait and hope to be running full operations by the end of the week. More >>
North Island rail network back up and running
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 9:21 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail advises all Wellington passenger services are back up and running today following yesterday’s earthquake. Repairs were completed on the overhead infrastructure of the Wellington Metro network and test trains ran across the network last night ... More >>
Wellington passenger services expected to resume tomorrow
Monday, 14 November 2016, 4:28 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail advises all lines north, east and west of Palmerston North, and the Midland Line between Rolleston and Greymouth are now open. More >>
Passengers disembark from KiwiRail ferry
Monday, 14 November 2016, 11:52 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail advises that the Kaiarahi ferry has now berthed in Picton and is unloading its passengers, following earthquake damage at Picton and Wellington ports. Port authorities have now cleared one berth for use though the terminal has sustained ... More >>
KiwiRail services operating in Christchurch and Invercargill
Monday, 14 November 2016, 9:24 am | KiwiRail
Passenger train services the TranzAlpine and Coastal Pacific in the South Island are not running. The Northern Explorer is currently running only to Palmerston North and the Capital Connection is not running while the lines are inspected. More >>
KiwiRail services suspended following today’s earthquake
Monday, 14 November 2016, 2:32 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail advises that all trains on the North Island Main Trunk line (NIMT) south of Palmerston North and in the South Island have been cancelled until further notice due to today’s earthquake. More >>
Upgrade of Eastern Hutt Road rail Bridge
Wednesday, 23 December 2015, 4:02 pm | KiwiRail
New spans marks next stage of upgrade of Eastern Hutt Road rail Bridge The next stage of the project to upgrade the rail bridge on Eastern Hutt Road, near Silverstream, gets underway this holiday break, with new spans being installed to give motorists ... More >>
KiwiRail acknowledges GWRC decision on new Metro contract
Thursday, 17 December 2015, 1:04 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail acknowledges today’s decision by Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) announcing Transdev as the preferred tenderer for the contract to operate Wellington’s Metro network starting on 1 July 2016. KiwiRail Chief Executive, Peter Reidy, says ... More >>
The Goodwill Express is running again in 2015
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 2:16 pm | KiwiRail
Volunteers from Tranz Metro will be back on-board the Goodwill Express on Saturday 5 December and visiting stations across the region to collect food for the Salvation Army’s Christmas food bank appeal. General Metro Manager, David Shepherd, says ... More >>
KiwiRail cautions truck drivers going under rail bridges
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 5:04 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail is warning heavy vehicle drivers of the potential dangers of bridge strikes after a truck hit the span of the bridge over Rockdale Road in Invercargill recently. Incident Recovery Manager, Emma Cowell, says that fortunately the bridge was not ... More >>
Marton-New Plymouth line re-opens
Sunday, 5 July 2015, 10:39 pm | KiwiRail
The Marton-New Plymouth Line re-opened today and freight services are up and running, KiwiRail says. More >>
New safety measures for Eastern Hutt Road Bridge
Thursday, 18 June 2015, 1:44 pm | KiwiRail
New safety measures for Eastern Hutt Road Bridge; message for truck drivers Trucks that strike rail bridges create a significant risk for rail passengers and staff, as well as exposing drivers and their companies to the cost of repairs, and KiwiRail’s ... More >>
Continuing Disruption Across Wellington Rail Network
Thursday, 14 May 2015, 12:48 pm | KiwiRail
Services have been suspended on the Kapiti, Melling and Johnsonville Lines until further notice. KiwiRail track crews are working across the network to assess damage caused by this weather event and determine timelines for reopening of the closed ... More >>
Capital Connection buffet carriage to be removed
Tuesday, 17 February 2015, 4:13 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail will be withdrawing the buffet car from Monday 2 March 2015 as it is due for significant maintenance work. More >>
Keolis Downer and KiwiRail - world-class rail for Wellington
Tuesday, 23 December 2014, 4:07 pm | KiwiRail
World-leading passenger transport operator, Keolis Downer, and New Zealand’s premium rail operator, KiwiRail, have announced a partnership for the tender to operate and maintain Wellington’s Regional passenger rail services from 2016. More >>
Statement on Aratere fault
Thursday, 18 December 2014, 9:21 am | KiwiRail
Interislander ferry Aratere has encountered what is believed to be an electrical fault on her arrival into Wellington yesterday afternoon. The vessel was still fully operational, and berthed safely, and passengers disembarked. More >>
Switch off on the beach NOT at level crossings
Wednesday, 17 December 2014, 10:49 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail and TrackSAFE NZ have launched a new summer rail safety campaign with a message to motorists to stay focused and always look for trains at level crossings over the holidays. December is known as the month for family, festivity and fun. ... More >>
Capital Connection fare to increase
Friday, 17 October 2014, 9:37 am | KiwiRail
Media release 17 October 2014 Capital Connection fare to increase for travel from 1 November 2014 More >>
