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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.

Christchurch Tram Goes for a Ride

March 27, 2023 Todd DeFeo

In the early morning hours of March 23, a crew loaded Christchurch tram No. 178 onto a flatbed truck.

Christchurch Tram Extension Out of Service

March 23, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The newly opened extension of the Christchurch tram is already out of service.

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.

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).