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NewsAuckland Transport continues City Rail Link timetable testing with replacement buses in operation
CRL timetable testing continues today and tomorrow with rail replacement buses at 10-minute peak frequency as Auckland Transport prepares for network launch.
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ReportGlobal Railway Review’s Track Insight: Infrastructure
Welcome to our latest Track Insight Report, this time focussing on rail infrastructure projects taking place around the world. In this exclusive digital report, we hear from New Zealand, America, the Baltics and wider Europe as rail infrastructure operators and suppliers strive to build more sustainable, economical and powerful railway ...
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NewsCritical rail network upgrades to enable more frequent Auckland rail services by 2026
Major upgrades to Auckland's rail network, set to be completed before the City Rail Link opens in 2026, will reduce journey times, increase train frequency and provide smoother travel across the city.
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NewsNew high-tech locomotives unveiled in Christchurch to modernise KiwiRail's fleet
KiwiRail unveiled its first high-tech DM class locomotives in Christchurch, signalling a major modernisation effort to improve freight efficiency, reduce emissions and support New Zealand’s climate goals.
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NewsKiwiRail report highlights significant environmental benefits from rail freight
KiwiRail's latest report shows that rail transport saved nearly 230,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions in the past year, underscoring its role in reducing New Zealand's overall transport emissions.
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NewsKiwiRail's new footage highlights urgent need for railway safety awareness
A newly released video of a train collision emphasises the urgent need for heightened awareness and personal responsibility at railway level crossings.
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NewsCo-founding agreement for new trains in Wellington and lower North Island welcomed
Greater Wellington and Horizons regional councils welcome a new co-funding agreement to purchase 18 trains and upgrade infrastructure, doubling peak-time services on the Wairarapa and Manawatū lines.
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NewsKiwiRail announces electrification milestone for Papakura to Pukekohe line
KiwiRail has completed the installation and activation of the final section of overhead electric lines for the Papakura to Pukekohe Electrification project, paving the way for electric trains to commence test runs in July.
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NewsKiwiRail Board Chair David McLean announces retirement
KiwiRail Board Chair David McLean announces his retirement effective July 2024, citing organisational transition and pride in KiwiRail's role in New Zealand's transport and environmental sectors.
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NewsKiwiRail announces major milestones in Auckland's electric rail expansion
KiwiRail announces successful integration of advanced signalling and energisation of new overhead electric lines, marking substantial progress in Auckland's electric rail expansion.
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NewsKiwiRail's Wairarapa locomotives adopt low emission technology
KiwiRail's vintage locomotives in Wairarapa have been equipped with low emission engine kits, marking a step forward in sustainable railway operations in New Zealand.