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Northland business case highlights value of rail
Sunday, 19 May 2019, 10:17 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail applauds recognition in the Northland Rail Business Case, released today, of the strategic value of a viable rail network for the region. More >>
KiwiRail ready to play part in reducing emissions
Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 1:13 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has welcomed today's Zero Carbon Bill announcement, and is ready to play its part in reducing New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions. More >>
KiwiRail announces new Group CEO
Friday, 3 May 2019, 1:19 pm | KiwiRail
The KiwiRail Board has today announced changes to its Board and senior management team, with former Chairman Greg Miller to take up the role of Group Chief Executive Officer as the company prepares for a major phase of growth. More >>
KiwiRail posts improved financial result
Wednesday, 20 February 2019, 9:39 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has posted improved revenue for the half year to December 2018 with overall revenue 12% up on the previous year. More >>
Northland rail investigations on track
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 2:02 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has completed the first stage of its investigations into a 20km spur line to Northport at Marsden Point and will begin the next stage of exploration this year, Acting Chief Executive Todd Moyle says. More >>
Statement on heat affecting Wellington commuter services
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 6:42 pm | KiwiRail
"Unusually high temperatures have affected the wires that provide the overhead power supply on the Hutt and Johnsonville lines, leading to the cancellation of services on those lines. More >>
16 January 2019 KiwiRail journeys feature in 12-hour TV ep
Wednesday, 16 January 2019, 10:57 am | KiwiRail
An epic 12-hour television show featuring all of KiwiRail's Great Journeys of New Zealand reflects increasing demand for unhurried travel where the journey itself is part of the experience, says KiwiRail's Head of Tourism and Marketing Ahleen Rayner. More >>
KiwiRail helps measure economic growth in real time
Monday, 17 December 2018, 11:38 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail will deliver real-time information on freight volumes and movements as part of the GDPLive tracking system being launched by Massey University today. More >>
TranzAlpine boost to bring tourists to the West Coast
Thursday, 29 November 2018, 1:20 pm | KiwiRail
The Government's $40m investment in the award-winning TranzAlpine scenic train will bring thousands more tourists onto the West Coast each year, creating jobs and enabling other tourism ventures, KiwiRail Acting Chief Executive Todd Moyle says. More >>
Coastal Pacific to start premium service
Friday, 23 November 2018, 2:23 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail is launching its first premium tourism service with a $40 million investment from the Government's Provincial Growth Fund, which will put new carriages onto the award-winning Coastal Pacific scenic journey. More >>
Coastal Pacific reconnects Picton and Christchurch
Friday, 23 November 2018, 8:57 am | KiwiRail
Passengers will travel again today on the rail line between Picton and Christchurch - the first time since it was devastated by the Kaikoura earthquake two years ago. More >>
KiwiRail committed to inland freight hub
Thursday, 15 November 2018, 9:36 am | KiwiRail
The Government's $40m investment in a new freight hub near Palmerston North will ready the Manawatu-Whanganui region for the coming freight growth, KiwiRail's Acting Chief Executive Todd Moyle says. More >>
KiwiRail trains and ferries to join Roaring Chorus
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 4:34 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail trains and Interislander ferries will take part in WW100's Roaring Chorus on November 11 to mark the Armistice Centenary. More >>
Electric locomotives to continue with Government investment
Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 1:49 pm | KiwiRail
The Government's commitment to fund the refurbishment of KiwiRail's ageing electric locomotives on the North Island Main Trunk line will provide additional capacity as rail continues its freight growth, KiwiRail Acting Chief Executive Todd Moyle ... More >>
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 >>
