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KiwiRail - Latest News [Page 16]
Aratere Update
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 4:24 pm | KiwiRail
· Maritime New Zealand yesterday completed two surveys and inspections of Aratere required under International Maritime law. More >>
Aratere Update
Monday, 7 July 2014, 3:50 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail is continuing to work through the process for returning Aratere to service. More >>
Aratere daily media update 4/7/14
Friday, 4 July 2014, 2:51 pm | KiwiRail
Thursday 3 July: • Dive survey completed – all in order • All steering gear checks completed • ‘Leak down’ test passed. More >>
Aratere Update
Friday, 27 June 2014, 4:05 pm | KiwiRail
Interislander ferry Aratere is refuelling today in Gladstone, Queensland, and is expected to depart for Wellington early this Saturday. “Depending on the weather, Aratere’s estimated time of arrival in Wellington is Wednesday 2 July,” GM Interislander, ... More >>
KiwiRail releases information on 2013 Melling incident
Friday, 27 June 2014, 9:13 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has released information into the collision of a Tranz Metro service with a concrete stop-block at Melling station on 15 April 2013. More >>
Happy berth-day, Arahura
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 5:19 pm | KiwiRail
The mighty quiet achiever Interisland ferry Arahura will make her 50,000th crossing of Cook Strait tomorrowmorning. More >>
KiwiRail moves Christchurch bikes to Dunedin
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 1:42 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail is today moving a special consignment between Christchurch and Dunedin - 70 bikes donated in Christchurch to individuals and families in Dunedin. More >>
Normal Melling Service to Resume Tomorrow, 29/5
Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 5:16 pm | KiwiRail
Normal train services on the Melling Line will resume tomorrow morning (Thursday 29 May) following yesterday’s incident at the Melling station. More >>
Services on Melling line remain suspended
Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 10:03 am | KiwiRail
All services on the Melling line remain suspended this morning following yesterday’s incident until further notice as soon as the track and infrastructure are repaired. More >>
Tranz Metro service involved in Melling station incident
Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 3:11 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail says that a thorough investigation is being undertaken to find the cause of an incident involving a Tranz Metro Wellington to Melling train this morning. More >>
Interislander Masters update
Monday, 26 May 2014, 2:46 pm | KiwiRail
· GM Interislander, Thomas Davis, says one of two investigations involving two Interislander Masters stood down after alleged ‘near miss’ incidents earlier this month has been completed, and the other is continuing. More >>
Aratere update
Monday, 26 May 2014, 11:51 am | KiwiRail
· GM Interislander, Thomas Davis, says new rudder stocks and rudders were installed while the ferry was in the Keppel Shipyard dry dock, and the ferry returned to the water on Friday 23 May. More >>
Landing Creek Road Level Crossing Incident
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 2:33 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail can confirm that a coal train has been involved in a collision this afternoon with a vehicle at the Landing Creek Road level crossing near Reefton. The train was heading towards Westport. More >>
Peters’ claims rejected
Tuesday, 13 May 2014, 11:11 am | KiwiRail
GM Interislander, Thomas Davis, rejects claims made today by MP Winston Peters’ that KiwiRail has covered-up three incidents involving Interislander ferries. More >>
Aucklanders reminded to take care around trains
Thursday, 24 April 2014, 1:47 pm | KiwiRail
With Monday heralding a new era of electric train services for Auckland, KiwiRail and TrackSAFE NZ are reminding Aucklanders to stay alert and vigilant around level crossings and train tracks. TrackSAFE NZ Manager Megan Drayton says “electric trains ... More >>
Joint Approach for reintroduction of DL locomotives
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 4:22 pm | KiwiRail
The first of KiwiRail’s DL locomotives returned to service today, with more to be re-introduced over the coming weeks. More >>
Pearl Fishers and Sol3 Mio tenors deliver for KiwiRail
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 12:55 pm | KiwiRail
A visually stunning advertising campaign combining New Zealand scenery, Kiwi-Samoan tenors, and a soaring 19th century aria has significantly boosted KiwiRail Scenic Journeys market penetration. More >>
Auckland rail ready for electric train passenger services
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 3:55 pm | KiwiRail
The $500 million project to electrify Auckland’s rail network reached its most significant milestone moments ago when the Prime Minister and KiwiRail staff officially energised electric rail infrastructure into Britomart, New Zealand’s busiest transport ... More >>
Challenging Half Year Impacts Financial Results
Friday, 28 February 2014, 10:25 am | KiwiRail
For the six months to end December 2013, KiwiRail is reporting an increase in revenue of nearly $3 million, but due to several factors that have disrupted our earnings growth, our operating profit is less than the same period last year. More >>
KiwiRail appoints new General Manager Zero Harm
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 9:41 am | KiwiRail
KiwRail’s Chief Executive, Peter Reidy has announced the appointment of Dr Bob Stacy as the new General Manager, Zero Harm. More >>
