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Train Strikes, Kills One in New Zealand

February 22, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person died after being struck by a train in Aorangi, New Zealand.

One Killed After Being Struck by Train in New Zealand

February 9, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person has died after being struck by a train in Glen Eden, a suburb of West Auckland, this morning.

Auckland Transport Announces Travel Details During Rail Network Rebuild First Phase

December 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Auckland Transport (AT) has released information about how Auckland rail passengers can continue to travel during the first stage of KiwiRail’s Rail Network Rebuild project.

KiwiRail Planning Auckland and Wellington Work During Christmas Break

December 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

More than 1,300 people will be out on the tracks in Auckland and Wellington over the Christmas break, making progress on rail improvement projects and undertaking essential maintenance.

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.

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.