Kiwirail News
Kiwirail’s 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.
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.
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.
Kiwirail’s 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.
Tranz Metro’s 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.
KiwiRail’s new scenic carriages enter service
KiwiRail’s new scenic carriages have entered service on the Coastal Pacific service between Christchurch and Picton.
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.
Nearly 150,000 rail passengers for RWC a Tranz Metro record - 12/10 - 02:00
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.
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.
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.
Reduced off peak train services for Wellington on 9 August
Notice of rail times for August 9th.
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.