KiwiRail - Latest News [Page 21]
Capital Connection fare increase
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 2:18 pm | KiwiRail
“KiwiRail is committed to continuing the Capital Connection, but we are currently operating the service at a loss. There is no subsidy for operating the service and while we were hopeful it would remain commercially viable after the extension of ... More >>
Tranz Metro Record: Nearly 150,000 rail passengers for RWC
Tuesday, 11 October 2011, 12:00 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail's Tranz Metro has posted a new record for the number of people carried on the network in one weekend having transported 46,972 passengers to and from Wellington for the Rugby World Cup quarter final weekend. More >>
Capital Connection fare increase
Thursday, 29 September 2011, 12:19 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail’s Tranz Scenic has today confirmed there will be a fare increase for the Capital Connection service between Palmerston North and Wellington effective 1 November 2011. More >>
Trains on a plane
Thursday, 22 September 2011, 4:29 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has found a captive audience for the promotion of its world famous Scenic train services in an unusual place – on a Jetstar aircraft. From today through to mid-November, customers flying around New Zealand on Jetstar will be treated to ... More >>
Special train services for this weekend’s game
Friday, 9 September 2011, 3:55 pm | KiwiRail
Media statement 9 September 2011 Special train services for this weekend’s game Tranz Metro will be running special train services to get rugby fans home after the South Africa versus Wales game at Wellington Stadium this Sunday night. “There ... More >>
KiwiRail on track with 29% increase in operating surplus
Monday, 29 August 2011, 3:29 pm | KiwiRail
Despite the effects on the business of the Christchurch earthquakes, the Pike River disaster and the major slips at Kaikoura and in the Manawatu, KiwiRail still made substantial progress on its road to becoming a self-sustainable business, Chairman ... More >>
Special rugby trains from Palmerston North to Wellington
Monday, 29 August 2011, 10:22 am | KiwiRail
Rugby fans struggling to find hassle free transport from Palmerston North to Wellington for the match games at Wellington Stadium, can catch one of the special trains KiwiRail will have operating. More >>
Special rugby trains from Auckland to Hamilton
Monday, 29 August 2011, 10:16 am | KiwiRail
Rugby fans struggling to find hassle free transport from Auckland to Hamilton for the match games at Waikato Stadium, can catch one of the special trains KiwiRail will have operating. More >>
National Rail Safety Week hits Hamilton
Saturday, 27 August 2011, 11:18 am | KiwiRail
The National Rail Safety Week campaign has made its way to Hamilton today with a level crossing car collision display being set up by KiwiRail at The Base shopping centre with the message ‘Stay Clear. Stay Safe’. More >>
Police lend support to rail safety campaign
Thursday, 25 August 2011, 10:57 am | KiwiRail
Canterbury District Police are supporting National Rail Safety Week this year by helping to spread the rail safety message ‘Stay Clear. Stay Safe’ at railway level crossings in Canterbury. More >>
KiwiRail concerned at level of stock deaths on track
Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 9:18 am | KiwiRail
Livestock wandering in the railway corridor is dangerous for the animals, trains, and our customers, KiwiRail says. More >>
Interislander Earns Silver Enviro Endorsement
Wednesday, 13 July 2011, 4:32 pm | KiwiRail
Interislander’s contribution to communities and its efforts towards environmental sustainability has been rewarded, with the Cook Strait ferry operator winning a Silver Enviro endorsement from Qualmark this week. More >>
Kaitaki To Sail This Weekend
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 1:59 pm | KiwiRail
Interislander Cook Strait ferry Kaitaki will now be able to sail its morning passenger services on Saturday and Sunday. More >>
KiwiRail resumes services after latest earthquakes
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 12:40 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail freight services today resumed in Christchurch after the latest earthquakes in Christchurch, and passenger services are to resume tomorrow. More >>
KiwiRail services after the 13 June 2011 earthquakes
Monday, 13 June 2011, 4:44 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has today suspended all train services between Ashburton, Springfield and Waipara in the South Island because of the latest earthquakes in Christchurch. More >>
Changes to KiwiRail Mechanical Business Unit
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 1:04 pm | KiwiRail
Changes to KiwiRail Mechanical Business Unit KiwiRail’s Mechanical Business is undergoing a change process to better support the requirements of the new rollingstock arriving over the next ten years. Currently this business is structured to support ... More >>
Rail Freight Services Speeds at Normal Pace
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 9:12 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail freight services on the main trunk line to Christchurch are back operating at full speed. More >>
KiwiRail resumes TranzAlpine train
Sunday, 6 March 2011, 7:31 pm | KiwiRail
KiwiRail resumes TranzAlpine train from Christchurch to West Coast From Monday 7 March, the iconic TranzAlpine train will begin running between Christchurch and Greymouth. More >>
Rail Freight Services Resume to Lyttelton Port
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 9:46 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail freight services to the Port of Lyttelton resumed from 5pm yesterday evening. Containerised freight began moving last night, and coal trains are expected to start during the weekend. The services are running under a temporary 25km/h speed restriction. More >>
Interislander Plays its Part in Helping Christchurch
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 2:48 pm | KiwiRail
Interislander staff and ships are doing their bit to make sure urgently-needed supplies make their way to Christchurch. Passenger numbers are also up as people leave Christchurch for the north. Interislander general manager Thomas Davis said that, in the week ... More >>