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KiwiRail Partners With Stadler For New Low-emissions Locomotives
Wednesday, 6 March 2024, 11:37 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has signed two new contracts for low-emissions locomotives with Swiss rail manufacturer Stadler. The first contract involves the delivery of nine mainline locomotives equipped with ETCS (European Train Control System) for seamless operation on the ... More >>
KiwiRail Builds Momentum, Posts Surplus In Challenging Conditions
Thursday, 29 February 2024, 3:44 pm | KiwiRail
Performance highlights for the six months ended 31 December 2023: Operating surplus was $40.5m, down $41.1m from HY23 as a result of general economic conditions resulting in slightly lower revenues, and fuel adjustment factor margins. It was also impacted ... More >>
Discussions With Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Underway
Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 10:33 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy KiwiRail has now started discussions with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) to enter a termination agreement for the contract for the build of two new Interislander ferries. This follows the Government’s decision last year ... More >>
Statement On Maritime New Zealand Prosecution Of KiwiRail
Thursday, 18 January 2024, 11:09 am | KiwiRail
Attributable to Chief Executive Peter Reidy We have been advised of Maritime New Zealand’s decision to prosecute KiwiRail Limited over the Kaitaki loss of power incident in January last year. We assure all our passengers and staff that their ... More >>
Great Journeys New Zealand Appear In The New York Times Prestigious Global Destinations List
Wednesday, 10 January 2024, 4:00 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail is beyond thrilled to represent New Zealand in being featured on The New York Times ’52 places to go in 2024’ list. ‘New Zealand by Train’ appears at number four on the list, positioned proudly between Yamaguchi, Japan and Maui, ... More >>
New Auckland Railway Station Building Open Today
Thursday, 21 December 2023, 12:46 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has today opened a new station building in central Auckland, for travellers to check in and relax prior to boarding their Northern Explorer scenic or Te Huia train journey. 66 The Strand, a former railway signals building which dates from ... More >>
KiwiRail Statement On Project iReX
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 3:22 pm | KiwiRail
Attributable to David McLean, KiwiRail Chair The KiwiRail Board was yesterday advised by the Government that it has decided not to provide further funding for the Inter-Island Resilient Connection (iReX) project. Unfortunately, we cannot proceed ... More >>
Auckland Christmas Rail Closure A Chance To Progress Major Upgrades
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:41 am | KiwiRail
While people are enjoying their Christmas holidays, around 1,800 KiwiRail staff and contractors will be out on the tracks across Auckland, making progress on rail improvement projects and essential maintenance. The Auckland passenger rail network ... More >>
Major Wellington Rail Projects To Take A Leap Forward This Christmas
Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 11:40 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail will make significant progress on several major rail projects around the Wellington region this Christmas, taking advantage of the annual network shutdown to work without interruption. The Wellington region’s rail network will be closed ... More >>
Labour Weekend Closure To Work On Rail Lines In Auckland And Wellington
Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 3:27 pm | KiwiRail
This Labour Weekend will see KiwiRail teams make significant progress on major rail projects and maintenance work in Auckland and Wellington. To get this work done safely, passenger services will not run from Saturday 21 October in Auckland and Sunday 22 ... More >>
Lifting Performance To Deliver Growth For New Zealand
Monday, 2 October 2023, 4:32 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has achieved an improved operating surplus in its above rail operations of $156.5m [1] for the year ended 30 June 2023, up 17 per cent on the prior year. Board Chair David McLean says KiwiRail is successfully positioning itself for future ... More >>
Scenic Plus Service Coming To Coastal Pacific
Friday, 22 September 2023, 12:22 pm | KiwiRail
The iconic Coastal Pacific scenic train has returned to the South Island’s East Coast and will have a new offering for our visitors in time for the summer season. On 14 December 2023 Great Journeys New Zealand will launch the Coastal Pacific Scenic ... More >>
Reopening Rail Line To Napier A Milestone For Hawke’s Bay Cyclone Recovery
Friday, 15 September 2023, 11:43 am | KiwiRail
The reopening of the rail line to Napier – allowing rail freight to once again get to Napier Port – is an important step for the Hawke’s Bay cyclone recovery, KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy says. Scheduled freight services will resume ... More >>
Congratulations To Finalists Of The KiwiRail Tourism Environment Award
Wednesday, 6 September 2023, 12:18 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail, as a vital part of the transport and tourism sector of Aotearoa, is a proud sponsor of the KiwiRail Tourism Environment Award in the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2023. “We are investing in a sustainable future, including through new Interislander ... More >>
Changes Made To Avoid Repeat Of Wellington Rail Disruption
Friday, 1 September 2023, 11:31 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has welcomed the Government’s rapid review into its handling of disruptions to passenger services in Wellington earlier this year and has already moved to change its systems. “We are absolutely committed to providing a safe and reliable ... More >>
Major Milestone For Palmerston North Rail Hub
Thursday, 31 August 2023, 11:19 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail’s Regional Freight Hub in Palmerston North has taken a strong step forward, with its designation being confirmed. The planned 175 hectare rail-road hub on the northern edge of the city is an important part of Te Utanganui , the Central New ... More >>
A ‘Steely Stare’ to promote rail safety
Monday, 7 August 2023, 6:27 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail and TrackSAFE are urging people to be like Steely Stan – and take a good hard look for trains when approaching any rail level crossing. As part of Rail Safety Week 2023, role model Steely Stan will champion taking a good look to both the left ... More >>
New Capital Connection Carriages Enter Service Next Week
Wednesday, 26 July 2023, 1:55 pm | KiwiRail
From Monday, the Capital Connection will offer passengers a smoother ride between Palmerston North and Wellington, as newly refurbished carriages come into operation. KiwiRail General Manager Scenic Journeys and Commuter Rail Tracey Goodall says KiwiRail ... More >>
Ongarue Rail Accident 100 Year Memorial Unveiling
Friday, 7 July 2023, 5:05 pm | KiwiRail
Tomorrow, on Saturday the 8th of July at 11:00am, the Ongarue Rail Accident Memorial will be unveiled to mark 100 years since the Ongarue derailment. The derailment claimed 17 lives and seriously injured 28 others. The memorial is sited near Ongarue on the ... More >>
KiwiRail Focuses On Core Passenger And Freight Ferries
Monday, 19 June 2023, 2:04 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has confirmed its intention to sell the freight-only Valentine ferry to free-up crew and funding to increase investment in reliable freight and passenger ferries. The Valentine was originally leased by KiwiRail to provide additional freight ... More >>
