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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 >>
KiwiRail alarmed at spate of near-collisions
Wednesday, 5 February 2014, 1:03 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail and the NZ Police are alarmed at a spate of near collisions between motorists and trains at level crossings around the country and are urging drivers to obey level crossing warnings and exercise patience at level crossings. So far this year train ... More >>
Majority of train services return to normal from Monday
Friday, 10 January 2014, 10:39 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail contractors have been taking advantage of the holiday period to push forward with essential work to electrify Auckland’s rail network. More >>
KiwiRail’s Growth Momentum Still on Track
Friday, 25 October 2013, 2:24 pm | KiwiRail
Over the last three years KiwiRail has increased revenue by over 25 percent, with freight revenue growing by over $100 million in the same period, Chairman John Spencer said today at KiwiRail’s Annual Public Meeting in Christchurch. More >>
KiwiRail’s new Scenic carriages win design award
Monday, 21 October 2013, 2:57 pm | KiwiRail
Scenic’s new AK passenger carriages have taken a Silver Award in the Best Product Design in the 2013 New Zealand Design Awards run by the Designers Institute of New Zealand. More >>
Capital Connection fare increase
Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 1:48 pm | KiwiRail
Fares for the Capital Connection will increase for all travel from 1 November 2013. As part of the ongoing drive to ensure the commercial viability of the Capital Connection service, there will be a 10 percent increase in fare prices for passengers travelling ... More >>
Seismic strengthening at Wellington Railway Station
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 11:57 am | KiwiRail
Engineers have identified some areas of Wellington Railway Station that may require strengthening to make them safer in the event of a significant earthquake. More >>
KiwiRail Scenic earns Silver Enviro Award
Monday, 30 September 2013, 11:34 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail Scenic's efforts towards environmental sustainability have been rewarded, with the long-distance train operator winning a Silver Enviro endorsement from Qualmark this week. More >>
All aboard Auckland
Friday, 27 September 2013, 12:57 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail is celebrating 150 years of rail in New Zealand with a travelling exhibition heading to Auckland – by train! More >>
KiwiRail celebrates the 150th anniversary of rail
Friday, 27 September 2013, 10:36 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has launched a month-long nationwide celebration to mark the 150th anniversary of rail in New Zealand. To commemorate the occasion, a travelling exhibition showcasing rail in New Zealand will visit 12 locations around the country in September and October. More >>
Coastal Pacific train back for summer
Friday, 27 September 2013, 9:02 am | KiwiRail
The Coastal Pacific train between Christchurch and Picton resumes today for the start of its extended summer season of operation. More >>
