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Extended log trains will take more trucks off roads
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 2:40 pm | KiwiRail
Longer log trains between Waingawa and Wellington will deliver clearer roads and lower greenhouse gas emissions, KiwiRail Group Chief Executive Greg Miller says. More >>
KiwiRail boosts back-up systems in Auckland
Thursday, 20 June 2019, 11:33 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has reconfigured and boosted its back-up power supply for Auckland's metro train signalling system following Wednesday's train delays. Following peak hour last night, KiwiRail tested and recommissioned the signalling system, incorporating extra ... More >>
Napier-Wairoa line ready to run
Friday, 14 June 2019, 11:31 am | KiwiRail
KiwiRail has completed the restoration of the Napier to Wairoa rail line and is now in the final stages of preparing to run trains to get the district's logs to market. More >>
Dannevirke hub could take 200,000 tonnes of logs off road
Monday, 10 June 2019, 2:27 pm | KiwiRail
A potential rail hub near Dannevirke could take 200,000 tonnes of logs of the regions roads, KiwiRail Deputy Chief Executive Todd Moyle says. More >>
Collaborative approach to Regional Freight Hub
Thursday, 6 June 2019, 5:47 pm | KiwiRail
Collaboration is key to the successful development of a new Regional Freight Hub near Palmerston North, KiwiRail Deputy Chief Executive Todd Moyle says. More >>
Budget investment builds a solid foundation for rail
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 3:18 pm | KiwiRail
The Government's substantial investment through Budget 2019 builds a solid foundation for the future of rail in New Zealand, KiwiRail Group Chief Executive Greg Miller says. More >>
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 >>
