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Volume Increases Up To 100% Possible With Gov Plan
Wednesday, 2 July 2003, 4:08 pm | Rail Freight Action Group
The Rail Freight Action Group says members could increase their rail freight volumes by up to 100% from current levels over the next five years if the Government's planned restructuring of rail is implemented. More >>
Govt Deal Gives Best Prospect Of Rail Turnaround
Monday, 16 June 2003, 9:00 am | Rail Freight Action Group
Major rail freight customers say the Government's planned restructuring of rail would clearly provide a better outcome for all stakeholders than Australian based Toll Holdings gaining control of Tranz Rail as a result of its increased offer. More >>
Rail Freight Users Commend Government Action
Friday, 6 June 2003, 4:51 pm | Rail Freight Action Group
The Rail Freight Action Group has congratulated the Government for its decisive intervention in the structure of rail services in New Zealand, announced today. More >>
Restructure Of Rail Essential
Thursday, 15 May 2003, 1:43 pm | Rail Freight Action Group
The Rail Freight Action Group, consisting of New Zealand’s largest rail freight users, warned today that a major restructuring of rail services is essential regardless of whether ownership of Tranz Rail changes, if the country is to capture the full ... More >>
Ensuring The Future Of Rail In NZ - Report
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 12:17 am | Rail Freight Action Group
You will be aware of recent media publicity about problems with New Zealand’s rail system, including welded rails buckling in the heat, derailments, stranded passengers in Wellington, major concerns about overall track maintenance, and current discussions ... More >>
Crunch Time For Rail’s Future
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 12:16 am | Rail Freight Action Group
Tranz Rail has warned that it may close up to 25% of New Zealand’s rail network at the end of this month unless it receives some form of Government assistance. More >>
Rail Freight Action denies pressurising Tranz Rail
Tuesday, 17 September 2002, 4:45 pm | Rail Freight Action Group
The Rail Freight Action Group today rejected suggestions that its members are attempting to put public pressure on Tranz Rail over contract price negotiations. More >>