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KiwiRail Inks Deal for New Train Control System

September 15, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail has signed a supply contract with French multinational Alstom for what railroad officials called a “once-in-a-generation upgrade” to its Train Control System (TCS).

One Killed in New Zealand After Being Struck by Passenger Train

September 2, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Authorities said they responded to a call near MacKay’s Crossing at Whareroa Road in Paekakariki shortly before 10 a.m. local time.

Christchurch Debuts Extension to Famed Tramway

August 26, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Christchurch Tramway recently opened a long-awaited track extension. The extension will add another 500 meters (roughly one-third mile) to the current 4.5-kilometer (roughly 2.8-mile) circuit.

KiwiRail, Stadler Rail Valencia Sign Contract for 57 New Locomotives for New Zealand’s South Island

October 21, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail and Stadler Rail Valencia have signed a binding contract for 57 new, state-of-the-art locomotives.

One Killed Following Truck, Train Collision in New Zealand

May 13, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person was killed after a truck and a train collided in Marton, New Zealand, police said.

Person Killed by Train in Invercargill, New Zealand

May 3, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person has died after being hit by a train in Appleby, Invercargill, New Zealand.

New Zealand’s New Te Huia Passenger Train to Launch April 6

March 31, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new Hamilton-to-Auckland commuter train will begin service on April 6, marking the first inter-regional passenger train in New Zealand in years.

KiwiRail Making Big Push on Auckland Rail Replacement

January 23, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Trains will not run on the Eastern line between Britomart and Ōtāhuhu for two weeks as KiwiRail finishes work to replace worn rail on the passenger and freight line.