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Slow Train Coming: Only a Genuine Shift to Rail Will Put NZ on Track to Reduce Emissions

August 22, 2023 The Conversation

Both the Labour government and the opposition National Party have now released major transport polices that put the emphasis on maintaining and expanding roads.

Person Dies After Being Struck by Train in New Zealand

August 20, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Police can confirm a person has died after being struck by a train in Takanini, Counties Manukau on Saturday.

Ōtira Tunnel Reaches Milestone, Celebrates 100 Years

August 1, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Current and former rail workers will join the local community on Friday, Aug. 4, to celebrate the centenary of the Ōtira Tunnel, which has linked the West Coast to the rest of the South Island for the past 100 years.

Train Kills ‘Young Person’ in New Zealand

July 31, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand Police said a young person has died after being struck by a train in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga this afternoon.

Auckland Transport Names Kimpton as its New Chief Executive Officer

March 14, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Auckland Transport (AT) has named Dean Kimpton its new chief executive officer on a fixed-term agreement for 18 months starting April 3.

Why Restoring Long-Distance Passenger Rail Makes Sense in New Zealand – For People and the Climate

February 22, 2023 The Conversation

A recent parliamentary inquiry into passenger rail drew 1700 submissions, suggesting growing support for the return of long-distance trains in Aotearoa.

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.