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KiwiRail to Blitz Network Upgrades Over Summer Closures

December 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

While many Kiwis are looking forward to a well-earned summer break, KiwiRail teams are ramping up in preparation for their busiest Christmas closure period to date.

Great Journeys New Zealand Brings Back The Southerner

December 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Great Journeys New Zealand is reviving a popular rail route next year for a strictly limited time only, allowing guests to relive a nostalgic journey from the past.

KiwiRail Unveils New DM Locomotives in Christchurch

November 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail recently unveiled the first of its new hi-tech locomotives in Christchurch.

New Zealand Police Seek to Reassure Public With High Visibility Across Network

October 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand Police across the Auckland area (Tāmaki Makaurau) have undertaken hundreds of reassurance visits at transport hubs across the district in the past few days following a fatal bus attack.

KiwiRail: Fiscal 2024 Results Reflect a Challenging Year

September 27, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail said its fiscal 2024 results reflect a challenging year in which the state-owned enterprise improved its safety, service reliability and asset availability performance for customers against tough trading conditions and ongoing network outages from challenging weather events.

Northern Explorer Launches Premium Scenic Dining Experience

September 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Great Journeys New Zealand has officially brought its premium dining experience to the Northern Explorer scenic train journey between Auckland and Wellington.

One Killed by Train in Ohau, New Zealand

May 20, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand Police can now confirm one person has died after being struck by a train in Ohau, Horowhenua.

Work Starts in New Zealand to Resolve Wairarapa Vibration Issues

May 15, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail and Greater Wellington Regional Council are taking a two-phased approach to fix carriage vibration issues in the Wairarapa following the completion of an independent investigation.

Rebuild of Western Line’s Busiest Portion ‘Substantially Complete’

May 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Intensive work to rebuild the foundations of the busiest section of the Western Line, allowing more reliable trains and helping prepare the network for City Rail Link, is substantially complete.