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Inside Auckland’s New Electric Trains
Auckland’s new electric trains will look like this. 57 three-car electric trains will replace the current aging diesel locomotives servicing the suburban...
Our New Trains -Take A Video Trip
Auckland’s new 57 three-car electric multiple unit trains to replace the existing diesel trains will be designed by Spain’s CAF company based on rolling...
Auck’s Electric Trains Deal Signed
In an historic ceremony this afternoon at Britomart, that will change Auckland’s rail landscape, Auckland’s Mayor, Auckland Transport and the Transport...
Are These Our New Electric Trains?
Now Spain’s CAF company has won the tender to build Auckland’s new electric trains, here is what we may get. Hong Kong’s electric Airport Express...
Govt Blames Labour Over RWC Electrics
Transport Minister Steven Joyce today distanced himself from the suggestion Auckland’s new electric trains could have been in place for the Rugby World Cup, helping...
Signaling Progress
Auckland rail commuters are the first in the world to enjoy many of the benefits of a state of the art new signalling system to be turned on across a large chunk...
Electric Rail Landscape Changes
As Auckland heads towards the introduction of electric trains in 2013, there are more signs on the Auckland rail network landscape that electrification is coming...
Auckland’s New Spanish Trains?
A consortium of Madrid-based Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles S.A./ and Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation are in the running to build Auckland’s...
New Electrics Will Be Running In 2013
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says he still expects to see Auckland’s first trains on the ground and operational from 2013. AKT reported earlier that KiwiRail...
Short List For Auckland Trains
It’s down to two to be the builders of Auckland’s electric trains. And neither on the short list is the China North Rail, which was the subject of questions...
Union Watching Auck Electric Tender
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union says it’s watching very closely to see whether KiwiRail honours the local involvement pledge it made during the tender...
Questions Over Auck Rail Tender
KiwiRail is about to announce a decision on who will win the tender for Auckland’s electric trains and China North Rail is tipped by some as leading favourite. But...
Auck Electric Trains Not Til 2014
Auckland’s new electric trains won’t be running on the network until 2014. That’s the latest estimate by KiwiRail in its update on the state of...
Tenders Close For Auckland Trains
Tenders close tomorrow for the $500 million job to build 38 three-car electric multiple units and 13 locomotives for the Auckland rail network. Rail workers say...
Sth Auck Gets Electric Ready
It’s South Auckland’s turn to get ready for Auckland’s new electric trains arriving 2013-14. Work starts on Monday on rebuilding six bridges in...
Joyce: Ak Trains On Schedule
Transport minister Steven Joyce says the process for getting Auckland electric trains is “well and truly on track”. KiwiRail has today released its Request...
Auck Train Bids Widened
In a surprise move, KiwiRail has decided to give more than the four short-listed companies a chance to build Auckland’s electric trains, including two major...
Signal Work For Electric Trains
Auckland’s rail electrification is in the air. And that’s exciting. It may be months before we sight any new electric masts and overhead wiring but rail...
4 Bids To Build Trains
KiwiRail has drawn up a short list of four potential suppliers to build Auckland’s 38 new electric multiple units. Hyundai Rotem, the South Korean company...
Budget: Roading A Priority
Tackling bottlenecks in roading, electricity and telecommunications networks are given as the government’s infrastructure priorities by Finance Minister Bill...
Lee: We Need More Rail Investment
ARC Chair Mike Lee says that if New Zealand is to increase its economic productivity, our major cities must be well served by rapid rail. “New Zealand needs...
What’s In Procurement Doc
Getting ready for new trains KiwiRail’s procurement document for Auckland’s new electric trains expect train delivery to commence in the first quarter...
Trains: Unresolved Issues(Repost)
Today, KiwiRail has today called for Expressions of Interest from potential suppliers for Auckland’s new electric commuter trains. Funding, leasing issues and...
First Formal Step For New Trains
KiwiRail has today called for Expressions of Interest from potential suppliers for Auckland’s new electric commuter trains. The call is the first formal step...
Rail Workers “Gutted”
Rail workers say they’re “gutted” by KiwiRail’s decision to not bid for the construction of Auckland’s new electric trains, and are appealing now to the...
