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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.

Person Killed by Train in Invercargill, New Zealand

May 3, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person has died after being hit by a train in Appleby, Invercargill, New Zealand.

New Zealand’s New Te Huia Passenger Train to Launch April 6

March 31, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new Hamilton-to-Auckland commuter train will begin service on April 6, marking the first inter-regional passenger train in New Zealand in years.