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The de-railing of New Zealand: KiwiRail's future could be veering more towards mothballs than mega-ferries, but the government's not sending out any ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/23/the-de-railing-of-new-zealand/
Temporary fix for sagging Rangitata rail bridge under way: One of 34 bridge piers was washed away in flood waters last Friday - and it is yet to be found.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514629/temporary-fix-for-sagging-rangitata-rail-bridge-under-way
The grinding of rail tracks last November has caused “wheel squeal” – and plenty of squealing from residents overlooking the bay. 🔊
Rangitata rail bridge being assessed after floodwaters wash away support structure
rnz.co.nz/news/national/514214/rangitata-rail-bridge-being-assessed-after-floodwaters-wash-away-support-structure
No firm date for reopening of Picton's Dublin Street: Dublin Street - which has been closed for eight months due to a shelved ferry project - will reopen after a ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512553/no-firm-date-for-reopening-of-picton-s-dublin-street
Re-opening of key section of Auckland rail line delayed till January: The track between Papakura and Pukekohe has been closed since September 2022.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512342/re-opening-of-key-section-of-auckland-rail-line-delayed-till-january
More frequent checks for KiwiRail's ageing ferry fleet: Norwegian maritime experts had assessed the ships and recommended more maintenance checks ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511300/more-frequent-checks-for-kiwirail-s-ageing-ferry-fleet
Auckland train disruption: Services on Auckland’s Western line restored, delays remain
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-train-disruption-services-on-aucklands-western-line-restored-delays-remain/6C7ODCTZGRDLHNLIJ6BV6XBTQ4/
Auckland trains: More disruption as Western line rebuild begins: More disruption is coming for Auckland train commuters, as the next stage of KiwiRail's Western ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511364/auckland-trains-more-disruption-as-western-line-rebuild-begins
Unstable land under train line could be 'catastrophic': Land under the Wairarapa line could have major consequences, documents released under the Official ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512074/unstable-land-under-train-line-could-be-catastrophic
TAIC adds rail worker safety to watchlist after near death incident on Wellington train line
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512317/taic-adds-rail-worker-safety-to-watchlist-after-near-death-incident-on-wellington-train-line
Tide starts to turn on Nicola Willis over KiwiRail’s Cook Strait mega ferries - opinion
nzherald.co.nz/nz/tide-starts-to-turn-on-nicola-willis-over-kiwirails-cook-strait-mega-ferries-opinion/Y34AG3V6ZVFO7PPFS4KEMKHYM4/
KiwiRail Wellington outage: Inquiry looks at new overhead line installation: Documents show a track operations manager believed overhead lines failed in two ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/510947/kiwirail-wellington-outage-inquiry-looks-at-new-overhead-line-installation
KiwiRail considers buying second-hand ships for Cook Strait ferry service: KiwiRail says it is now looking at buying second-hand ships for the Cook Strait ferry ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509283/kiwirail-considers-buying-second-hand-ships-for-cook-strait-ferry-service
Wairarapa trains delayed for months due to track error, Wellington trains facing more heat delays
nzherald.co.nz/nz/wairarapa-trains-delayed-for-months-due-to-track-error-wellington-trains-facing-more-heat-delays/5DNDYRYTQNEU7HA55A63BL7NZI/
And you thought you had a bad day at work... 😬
KiwiRail loses world-first green loan certification after ferry project dumped: The state-owned enterprise quietly winds back 'new benchmark best ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/03/07/kiwirail-loses-world-first-shipping-loan-certification-after-ferry-project-dumped/
Auckland trains cancelled, delayed during morning rush, KiwiRail bosses to appear before select committee
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-trains-cancelled-delayed-during-morning-rush-kiwirail-bosses-to-appear-before-select-committee/TAHBKSBH2JDA7ILVMOTOCTX4QQ/
KiwiRail in talks to cancel contracts for new Interislander ferries: The Government refused to approve further funding for the project after large cost overruns ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509154/kiwirail-in-talks-to-cancel-contracts-for-new-interislander-ferries
Challenge to Willis' costings on shoring up inter-island service: The Finance Minister is sure alternative plans for inter-island resilience will cost less ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/16/questions-over-costs-to-shore-up-inter-island-service/
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Bus replacements set to be common practice in Wellington on weekends, public holidays for next decade
nzherald.co.nz/nz/10-to-15-years-bus-replacements-set-to-be-common-practice-in-wellington-on-weekends-public-holidays-for-next-decade/WALUNNP5HFGDNDYMQSTILJH6IU/
Auckland train disruption: Total signal failure causing ongoing delays across network
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-train-disruption-total-signal-failure-causing-ongoing-delays-across-network/TDFAFDIAOJHNRNVAN4S3IYSILQ/
Train schedules slashed: West Auckland faces big disruption to Western Line service due to KiwiRail network rebuild
nzherald.co.nz/nz/train-schedules-slashed-west-auckland-faces-big-disruption-to-western-line-service-due-to-kiwirail-network-rebuild/NB4FZ4WDPFHKHHR3ZV4V66ZXJU/
Bloggers slammed over snaps on tracks: KiwiRail has slammed the actions of travel bloggers who trespassed to post snaps of themselves on railway tracks at Port ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/bloggers-slammed-over-snaps-tracks
KiwiRail runs out of money for Auckland’s network rebuild, firefighters battle tricky scrub fire and Joe Biden and Donald Trump line up US election rematch in ... Show more bit.ly/3P922NK
“AT blames KiwiRail, who blames Auckland One Rail, and all that needs to stop.” 🔗 tinyurl.com/59n2uyft
Auckland train cancellations: KiwiRail says foundations on some tracks not strong enough
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509263/auckland-train-cancellations-kiwirail-says-foundations-on-some-tracks-not-strong-enough
Another day of cancellations and delays hits Auckland trains: A track issue at Britomart Station is causing problems, Auckland Transport says.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/509142/another-day-of-cancellations-and-delays-hits-auckland-trains
Thousands affected as dozens of Auckland trains cancelled due to hot weather: With more than 30 cancellations due to hot tracks are in place across the city ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/508959/thousands-affected-as-dozens-of-auckland-trains-cancelled-due-to-hot-weather
Christchurch firefighters battle Port Hills blaze, KiwiRail fronts select committee and what’s on the chopping block in Wellington City Council’s cost crunch ... Show more
KiwiRail accused of holding up vital flood protection work: Delays caused by KiwiRail are "a risk" to quickly advancing a flood protection wall for Hokitika ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/508453/kiwirail-accused-of-holding-up-vital-flood-protection-work
KiwiRail to lobby mayor on rail freight from Auckland port: While Port of Auckland introduces rail handling fees for importers, rail operators warn about losing ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/19/kiwirail-to-lobby-mayor-on-rail-freight-from-auckland-port/
Temporary Interislander ferry terminal may become permanent: The temporary Interislander ferry terminal in Picton could become a permanent fixture as KiwiRail ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/508337/temporary-interislander-ferry-terminal-may-become-permanent
Cook Strait ferry: Kaiarahi engine delays travel after problem with sensor, Interislander ‘working to identify issue’
nzherald.co.nz/nz/cook-strait-ferry-kaiarahi-engine-delays-travel-after-problem-with-sensor-interislander-working-to-identify-issue/W7K4HLWHVBH7LCLWDGGJJBORAM/
Maritime NZ files charge against KiwiRail following Kaitaki mayday call: Nearly 900 people were on Interislander Kaitaki when it lost power.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/507003/maritime-nz-files-charge-against-kiwirail-following-kaitaki-mayday-call
Maritime Union says Government must urgently find a solution for ageing Cook Strait ferries
nzherald.co.nz/nz/maritime-union-says-government-must-urgently-find-a-solution-for-ageing-cook-strait-ferries/IOUD3ROERBFOVKHFVKPRQH6H2U/
Interislander ferry: Government to set up expert advisory group: The government has announced it will set up an expert advisory group to provide independent ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/505375/interislander-ferry-government-to-set-up-expert-advisory-group
Street art trail mixes culture, community: South Dunedin has become an urban canvas thanks to a successful initiative to turn blank walls and structures into a ...
odt.co.nz/the-star/street-art-trail-mixes-culture-community
Government may still need to pay for Cook Strait ferries - Maritime Union: The government may still need to pay if it wants a resilient ferry connection between ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/505439/government-may-still-need-to-pay-for-cook-strait-ferries-maritime-union
Finance minister should resign over scrapping of Interislander upgrade funding - unions
rnz.co.nz/news/political/504678/finance-minister-should-resign-over-scrapping-of-interislander-upgrade-funding-unions
Interislander future: KiwiRail boss suggests mega-ferry deal with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard may be salvaged
nzherald.co.nz/nz/interislander-future-kiwirail-boss-suggests-mega-ferry-deal-with-hyundai-mipo-dockyard-may-be-salvaged/777XJHHGM5GARFMPIOBA3KNQUY/
How KiwiRail’s Cook Strait mega-ferry project unravelled: Just one year after KiwiRail filed a business case for its new Interislander mega-ferries ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/how-kiwirails-cook-strait-mega-ferry-vision-unravelled/WP2DT7JHONBSTBEEIKOHASAEIY/
All trains in and out of Wellington suspended due to overhead power issues: All train services in and out of Wellington were suspended this afternoon due to ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/all-trains-in-and-out-of-wellington-suspended-due-to-overhead-power-issues/XTOEDMIFDNADXB44JIHCTLSQ6U/
Fears for ageing ferry fleet after govt scraps upgrade: There are fears for the safety of the ageing Interislander ferry fleet after a ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/fears-ageing-ferry-fleet-after-govt-scraps-upgrade
Interislander ferry upgrade: Finance Minister warns of cost blowout: Finance Minister Nicola Willis says she has already met twice with KiwiRail bosses over a ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/504228/interislander-ferry-upgrade-finance-minister-warns-of-cost-blowout
Cook Strait ferry debacle another sign of Labour’s loose spending - Fran O’Sullivan
nzherald.co.nz/business/cook-strait-ferry-debacle-another-sign-of-labours-loose-spending-fran-osullivan/FCDRQYGH5BGMTGGWWHKVZI3RDE/
Paid articlePaid KiwiRail wants to expand NZ’s one-track mind: Customer attitudes towards freight rail have shifted sharply in the last few years, but the upgrade of the rail ...
newsroom.co.nz/2023/12/01/kiwirail-wants-to-expand-new-zealands-one-track-mind/
Auckland railway accident: Report calls for KiwiRail improvements: Calls for KiwiRail to improve its risk management, crewing and training to reduce the risks of ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-railway-accident-report-calls-for-kiwirail-improvements/KBZJMKRV4ZE4NCRBA3NOHKUSCQ/
Council signals risk of major cuts to Wellington's passenger rail services: Passenger train services in Wellington could be cut drastically if something is not ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/503933/council-signals-risk-of-major-cuts-to-wellington-s-passenger-rail-services
KiwiRail newly tagged 369 components as critical on 4 ferries after January Kaitaki incident
rnz.co.nz/news/national/500147/kiwirail-newly-tagged-369-components-as-critical-on-4-ferries-after-january-kaitaki-incident
'Seal silly season' in the capital: Seals have been popping up "here, there and everywhere, lately" in Wellington, DOC says ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/seal-silly-season-capital
KiwiRail safety measures blamed for near miss between bus and freight train in Christchurch
rnz.co.nz/news/national/500578/kiwirail-safety-measures-blamed-for-near-miss-between-bus-and-freight-train-in-christchurch
Auckland rail: KiwiRail, Auckland Transport release plans: KiwiRail says its plans for rail network development are not dependent on whether Auckland light rail ...
rnz.co.nz/news/business/498476/auckland-rail-kiwirail-auckland-transport-release-plans
KiwiRail rejects Waka Kotahi version of events over potential Te Huia collision: KiwiRail is disputing Waka Kotahi's claim that the Hamilton to Auckland train ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/496973/kiwirail-rejects-waka-kotahi-version-of-events-over-potential-te-huia-collision
Te Huia train service offers free tickets with return to central Auckland: Free tickets on Te Huia's train service are up for grabs for a week as the service is ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/495237/te-huia-train-service-offers-free-tickets-with-return-to-central-auckland
Quick Glance: Free Tickets Offered for Te Huia Train Service with Return to Central Auckland
- The first commuter train of Te Huia from Hamilton to Auckland will arrive in Papakura on Tuesday morning.
- For one week, passengers can claim free tickets for Te Huia's train service as it is allowed to return to central Auckland following a previous ban.
- Instead of the European Train Control System (ETCS), KiwiRail has installed Electronic Train Protection (ETP) on Te Huia, which automatically stops the train when it passes a red signal.
- The first journey on August 7th will depart from Hamilton after 6 am and arrive in Parnell just before 9 am.
‘Bullied’ KiwiRail worker awarded more than $13k after making stand against colleague’s conduct
nzherald.co.nz/nz/bullied-kiwirail-worker-awarded-more-than-13k-after-making-stand-against-colleagues-conduct/QKXSUBZMNRBVLDWSU3KTKMJBVI/
Tight decision deadline on ports’ future to lock in new freight rail across Auckland
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/decision-deadline-on-ports-future-to-lock-in-new-freight-rail-across-auckland
Paid articlePaid Te Huia train: MPs question Waka Kotahi and KiwiRail about disruptions: The passenger service between Hamilton and Auckland was restricted for several weeks ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/496018/te-huia-train-mps-question-waka-kotahi-and-kiwirail-about-disruptions
Interislander warned ferry issues could prove fatal if not fixed: Commuters who depend on the Interislander say the service being offered by KiwiRail is not good ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/495539/interislander-warned-ferry-issues-could-prove-fatal-if-not-fixed
Waka Kotahi NZTA lifts ban on Te Huia; train to operate in Auckland again, drivers to get extra training
nzherald.co.nz/nz/waka-kotahi-nzta-lifts-ban-on-te-huia-train-to-operate-in-auckland-again-drivers-to-get-extra-training/U6DIKNUXURHD7DXWTZLW6ZXK6A/
Rail accidents: Kiwis had 40 collisions, 305 near misses with trains in last year, stats reveal
nzherald.co.nz/nz/rail-accidents-kiwis-have-40-collisions-and-305-near-misses-with-trains-in-last-year-stats-reveal/AAYKVZ7WMJBU3LDW26RL2GSBE4/
Kaitaki ferry had many old parts in its engines when one blew out, stocktake finds
rnz.co.nz/news/national/494120/kaitaki-ferry-had-many-old-parts-in-its-engines-when-one-blew-out-stocktake-finds
Mount Maunganui train death: Widower of woman killed by train 13 years ago calls for safety improvements
nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/mount-maunganui-train-death-widower-of-woman-killed-by-train-13-years-ago-calls-for-safety-improvements/YSGAEATOWZC6POALXB27BL5KCY/
Waka Kotahi temporarily bans Te Huia train from operating in Auckland: The prohibition notice from Waka Kotahi to Kiwirail follows two incidents involving the ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/493552/waka-kotahi-temporarily-bans-te-huia-train-from-operating-in-auckland
Quick Glance: Temporary Ban on Te Huia Train in Auckland by Waka Kotahi
- Te Huia train temporarily excluded from operating in Auckland following two incidents.
- Two SPAD incidents reported by KiwiRail involving Te Huia this year during travel between Hamilton and Auckland.
- To ensure the safety of the rail network, Waka Kotahi has banned the service in the Auckland area.
- KiwiRail is working closely with the rail regulator to resolve the issue and has an approved safety case for running Te Huia.
Hamilton to Auckland train service banned from Auckland metro area due to serious safety risk to passengers
nzherald.co.nz/nz/hamilton-to-auckland-train-service-banned-from-auckland-metro-area-due-to-serious-safety-risk-to-passengers/U3L4Z5F3VBEOPOGXDJGUOQR7T4/
Behind the scenes of Wellington's rail turmoil: Staffing schedules forced Metlink to cut services on two of Wellington's three busiest lines in early ...
newsroom.co.nz/pro/page/behind-the-scenes-of-wellingtons-rail-turmoil
Paid articlePaid Preliminary inquiry into ferry's engine failure finds KiwiRail did not follow part manufacturer's advice
rnz.co.nz/news/national/489310/preliminary-inquiry-into-ferry-s-engine-failure-finds-kiwirail-did-not-follow-part-manufacturer-s-advice
KiwiRail intent on finding out why multiple errors made before Wellington train disruption
rnz.co.nz/news/business/489264/kiwirail-intent-on-finding-out-why-multiple-errors-made-before-wellington-train-disruption
Interislander Kaitaki ferry failure caused by failure of expired ‘safety critical’ equipment
nzherald.co.nz/nz/interislander-kaitaki-ferry-failure-caused-by-failure-of-expired-safety-critical-equipment/LEUBHDVSDZHFFMT52BIOYKFUPM/
Rail track evaluation car from Australia could be supplied in months: An Australian company is looking to come to the rescue of KiwiRail by supplying it with a ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/489349/rail-track-evaluation-car-from-australia-could-be-supplied-in-months
Auckland traffic: Train services across Auckland cancelled ahead of morning rush: Passengers are told to use their AT app for more information and live updates.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-traffic-train-services-across-auckland-cancelled-ahead-of-morning-rush/C7WPQCJZ5NBCJF4BWPAHVCGIE4/
KiwiRail orders investigation into failures leading to Wellington disruption: KiwiRail has ordered its own investigation into a series of failures that has ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/489131/kiwirail-orders-investigation-into-failures-leading-to-wellington-disruption
Interislander ferry Kaitaki lost power on 28 January 2023. TAIC is issuing a Preliminary Report on one aspect of the incident.
Just how hopeless is KiwiRail?: This week's Wellington disruptions are the latest episode in an epic saga of rail network inadequacy.
thespinoff.co.nz/society/04-05-2023/just-how-hopeless-is-kiwirail
Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson apologises to Aucklanders, blames KiwiRail for train failure
nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-deputy-mayor-desley-simpson-apologises-to-aucklanders-blames-kiwirail-for-train-failure/NYEA4WX5VRD3ROHWAHPAT2RN5U/
KiwiRail fined $350,000 after crew member crushed between rail wagons: The worker's injury continues to impact his everyday life.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/kiwirail-fined-350000-after-crew-member-crushed-between-rail-wagons/2AKNEGW74BDRBBY6YYPM5ALKGU/
Wellington commuter trains return to normal service timetables: KiwiRail has lifted speed restrictions on Wellington's train lines, allowing commuter service ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/489228/wellington-commuter-trains-return-to-normal-service-timetables
Bus shortage adds to Wellington's train troubles: Wellington commuters can expect at least another day of difficulty.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/489102/bus-shortage-adds-to-wellington-s-train-troubles
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