https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/kiwirail/ Kiwirail News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:48:34+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-class-upgrade-for-iconic-tranzalpine-train/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-class-upgrade-for-iconic-tranzalpine-train/ One of the world’s great scenic train trips has just become even better, following the introduction of KiwiRail’s brand new scenic carriages to the iconic TranzAlpine journey between Christchurch and Greymouth. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-fare-increase-for-coastal-pacific-train-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-fare-increase-for-coastal-pacific-train-service/ KiwiRail is increasing its fares for the Coastal Pacific train service between Christchurch and Picton to bring it into line with fares for the Northern Explorer and TranzAlpine trains. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 18:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-two-new-stops-added-to-northern-explorer-train-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-two-new-stops-added-to-northern-explorer-train-service/ KiwiRail’s new Northern Explorer train service between Auckland and Wellington will have two more stops added to the timetable at Papakura and Paraparaumu to accommodate for the large catchments of people in Auckland South and Wellington North. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 06:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/safety-improvements-completed-at-all-level-crossings-in-auckland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/safety-improvements-completed-at-all-level-crossings-in-auckland/ Drivers and pedestrians throughout Auckland can cross the railway tracks more safely now that all road and pedestrian level crossings on the Auckland rail commuter network have been fitted out with automatic alarm systems. Sun, 16 Sep 2012 06:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirails-growth-continues-with-revenue-increase-of-50million/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirails-growth-continues-with-revenue-increase-of-50million/ KiwiRail’s progress towards becoming a sustainable business is well underway reporting revenue growth of 7.2% or almost $50 million. Sat, 15 Sep 2012 06:00:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-increased-safety-measures-at-wanganui-level-crossing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-increased-safety-measures-at-wanganui-level-crossing/ Additional safety measures in the form of half arm barriers were installed at the Purnell Street level crossing in Wanganui this week. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 03:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-launches-new-northern-explorer-train/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-launches-new-northern-explorer-train/ KiwiRail’s all new Northern Explorer train service was launched on Monday, departing Britomart Station in Auckland with its first passengers. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 21:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-wellington-railway-station-turns-75/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-wellington-railway-station-turns-75/ Wellington commuters were treated to muffins and cake as they passed through Wellington Railway Station to mark the building’s 75th birthday. Sat, 30 Jun 2012 00:00:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirails-level-crossing-collisions-hit-all-time-low/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirails-level-crossing-collisions-hit-all-time-low/ Public road level crossing collision figures have hit an all-time low as we observe International level crossing awareness day. Sun, 10 Jun 2012 06:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-youngest-train-driver-takes-first-solo-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-youngest-train-driver-takes-first-solo-service/ KiwiRail’s youngest locomotive engineer (train driver), Todd Hewetson completed his trainings and taken his first run in sole charge of a freight train one week before his 21st birthday. Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-name-for-kiwirails-new-north-island-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-name-for-kiwirails-new-north-island-service/ KiwiRail’s new North Island train service, which will begin service in the middle of this year, has been given a new name – Northern Explorer. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-to-introduce-new-train-service-to-replace-the-overlander/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-to-introduce-new-train-service-to-replace-the-overlander/ KiwiRail is making changes to the train service between Wellington and Auckland to transform the service into an internationally recognised tourism product. The Overlander currently runs a daily service during summer months and three days a week during winter using carriages that are up to 60 years old.  The new service, which will be rebranded and will use new purpose built carriages, is planned to begin operation on Monday 25 June. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirails-statement-on-napier-gisborne-line-damage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirails-statement-on-napier-gisborne-line-damage/ KiwiRail says it could take a further two weeks to fully assess reinstatement options for the section of the Napier- Gisborne railway line extensively damaged by heavy rain in the region last week. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-investment-in-busy-rail-line-between-hamilton-and-tauranga/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/further-investment-in-busy-rail-line-between-hamilton-and-tauranga/ Further investment is to be made in the busy East Coast Main Trunk (ECMT) rail line between Hamilton and Tauranga to ensure it can continue to meet increasing customer demand for additional rail freight services. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christmas-work-on-rail-networks-in-auckland-and-wellington/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christmas-work-on-rail-networks-in-auckland-and-wellington/ While the rest of the country is on holiday hundreds of railway staff and contractors are working around the clock on busy work programmes in Auckland and Wellington preparing the rail networks for improved commuter services and electric trains. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirails-matangi-services-doubled/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirails-matangi-services-doubled/ As of today, Matangi services will more than double on the Kapiti and Hutt Valley lines - increasing from the current 14 daily return trips to more than 30 return trips every weekday. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tranz-metros-on-time-performance-at-95-percent-for-october/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tranz-metros-on-time-performance-at-95-percent-for-october/ The latest on-time performance figures for Tranz Metro show that 95 percent of all services arrived within 5 minutes of scheduled arrival times in October - the best performance this year. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirails-new-scenic-carriages-enter-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirails-new-scenic-carriages-enter-service/ KiwiRail’s new scenic carriages have entered service on the Coastal Pacific service between Christchurch and Picton. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-continues-to-build-a-stronger-foundation-for-the-future/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-continues-to-build-a-stronger-foundation-for-the-future/ KiwiRail is well on its way to a sustainable future, Chairman John Spencer announced at KiwiRail’s Annual Public Meeting. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nearly-150000-rail-passengers-for-rwc-a-tranz-metro-record-12-10-0200/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nearly-150000-rail-passengers-for-rwc-a-tranz-metro-record-12-10-0200/ 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. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:00:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-on-track-with-29-increase-in-operating-surplus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-on-track-with-29-increase-in-operating-surplus/ 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 John Spencer announced. Tue, 13 Sep 2011 01:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-announces-nationwide-search-for-new-train-drivers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-announces-nationwide-search-for-new-train-drivers/ KiwiRail is launching a nationwide search for new train drivers to meet the growing demand for rail services around the country. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reduced-off-peak-train-services-for-wellington-on-9-august/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reduced-off-peak-train-services-for-wellington-on-9-august/ Notice of rail times for August 9th. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:00:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-concerned-at-level-of-stock-deaths-on-track/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-concerned-at-level-of-stock-deaths-on-track/ Livestock wandering in the railway corridor is dangerous for the animals, trains, and our customers, KiwiRail says. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 07:00:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-tranzcoastal-resumes-next-month-with-new-identity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kiwirail-tranzcoastal-resumes-next-month-with-new-identity/ When KiwiRail’s Tranz Scenic passenger service between Christchurch and Picton resumes on 15 August, it will run under a new name - Coastal Pacific, the name the train was given in the early stages of its inception. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:00:43 +0000