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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.

An Unexpected Steam Train Encounter in New Zealand

August 29, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Number 508, or Gertie, was built in 1877 by the Avonside Engine Company in Bristol, England.

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.

New Zealand Minister Opens New Auckland Rail Operations Centre

March 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has opened the new Auckland Rail Operations Centre, which will bring together KiwiRail, Auckland Transport, and Auckland One Rail to improve service reliability for Aucklanders.

Stadler, KiwiRail Announce Two Locomotive Agreements

March 7, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Stadler and KiwiRail have signed two additional locomotive contracts.

One Killed by Train in Meadowbank, New Zealand

January 22, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person has died after being struck by a train in Meadowbank, New Zealand, this morning, authorities said.

KiwiRail Opens New Auckland Railway Station Building

January 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail last month opened a new station building in central Auckland, for travelers to check in and relax before boarding their Northern Explorer scenic or Te Huia train journey.