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Timber company shifts from road to rail

Thursday, 9 April 2009, 12:07 pm | KiwiRail

The decision by a major central North Island timber mill to switch from road to rail to move its export products to Wellington’s CentrePort, is a result of KiwiRail Group’s push to link major industrial and commercial sites to main lines. “Re-establishing ... More >>

KiwiRail Group appoints new Group Chief Executive

Wednesday, 14 January 2009, 11:24 am | KiwiRail

Diversified rail and tourism operator KiwiRail Group has appointed Auckland businessman Jim Quinn as its new Group Chief Executive, the company Chairman Jim Bolger confirmed today. More >>

New Zealand's Record Stepper in KiwiRail Challenge

Monday, 24 November 2008, 11:49 am | KiwiRail

A Ngaio, Wellington, locomotive operator Dennis Williams has broken all New Zealand records for the number of steps while taking part in the national 10,000 Steps health programme. More >>

New Zealand's Record Stepper in KiwiRail Challenge

Friday, 21 November 2008, 12:56 pm | KiwiRail

A Ngaio, Wellington, locomotive operator Dennis Williams has broken all New Zealand records for the number of steps while taking part in the national 10,000 Steps health programme. More >>

100 Extra New Wagons For The Rail Network

Thursday, 30 October 2008, 11:58 am | KiwiRail

Capacity on New Zealand's rail network has now increased thanks to the addition of 100 new generation rail wagons that have come into commission with KiwiRail this week. More >>

Train Drivers Save 2.7 Million Litres Of Fuel

Monday, 8 September 2008, 12:00 am | KiwiRail

Energy Minister Hon David Parker this morning congratulated KiwRail train drivers for the savings they have achieved relating to the company’s KiwiRail’s Fuel Saver scheme. More >>

Early Milk Season Good News For Kiwirail

Friday, 22 August 2008, 11:38 am | KiwiRail

KiwiRail already has two milk trains a day in full swing, which is the earliest the services have ever got underway. More >>

Heaviest Snows for Years; TranzAlpine Gets Through

Monday, 18 August 2008, 3:58 pm | KiwiRail

Despite snow falls which were reportedly the heaviest in many years, the TranzAlpine train ran every day between Christchurch and Greymouth over the last few days. Closed roads such as Arthurs Pass disrupted many travellers and freight vehicles, yet the ... More >>

Interislander Gets Stamp of Approval from NZ Post

Thursday, 7 August 2008, 11:54 am | KiwiRail

New Zealand Post has today launched a new collectors stamp edition – the A-Z of iconic Kiwi history and culture. In amongst A is for Aotearoa, H is for Haka and W is for Weta, the high profile alphabet includes ‘I is for Interislander’. More >>

Interislander Ferries Running; Check Onward Travel

Thursday, 31 July 2008, 3:55 pm | KiwiRail

The Interislander ferry services are running smoothly today, however we are advising passengers to check their onward travel from Picton. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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