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Photo: Inside Wgtns New Train
What a treat for Wellington’s long-suffering train passengers. This is what they presently ride in: Now take a look at the inside of their new electric trains. The...
Should New Trains Be Built In NZ?
Labour is trying to pressure the Government to have Auckand’s new electric trains built in New Zealand. In parliament this afternoon, Labour’s transport...
Important Step To Get Auckland’s Electric Trains -Great News!
Auckland’s electric rail fleet took another step forward today with the call towards tenders for new electric trains. KiwiRail today release of an Industry Engagement...
Guest Blog: Jeremy Harris On Why We Need Electric Trains
Reader Jeremy Harris explains: Why rail? What’s so great about electrification? The case for rail is mainly around capacity. A lane of motorway in New Zealand...
How’s This For Our Electric Trains?
An idea for a self-generating electric-drive railcar for Auckland is on display at Britomart. Barry Read is the man behind the idea and his 1.20 scale model is...
Auckland Trains Find A Desperate Revenue Stream
These are desperate times. When tonight I found a carriage waiting at Britomart had been painted over to advertise the new John Travolta movie, my heart initially...
New Metro Magazine A Wasted Opportunity
The much-shrunken new Metro magazine, out this week, promises a cover story on transport minister Steven Joyce and Auckland’s transport. In a word: Don’t...
Minister Backtracks Over $2 Shop Train Solution
Good to see transport minister Steven Joyce backing away from the absurd and insulting cheapo $2 shop solution for the city’s electric trains. “I am...
