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KiwiRail Partner Sought For Overlander
KiwiRail has talked more about going into partnership with someone for its long-distance passenger rail. Earlier this week, KiwiRail CEO Jim Quinn talked about his intention...
TranzAlpine Resumes
The TranzAlpine train between Christchurch and Greymouth is resuming today. The TranzAlpine and TranzCoastal were suspended following the earthquake in Christchurch. The...
Overlander A Success Story
The Overlander has resumed services after a Christmas break because of the rail works taking place and the first day has been a sellout. Every seat Auckland and...
Long Distance Rail Numbers Up
The rail renaissance continues despite recessionary times in the past 12 months. All of KiwiRail’s long distance services have shown passenger increases except...
Overlander Success
More proof that rail is on the roll - this time tourist trains. The DomPost reports today that the Overlander has had a 24 per cent increase in the last 12...
Overhead Power Work Dominates Wellington Rail’s Easter
Easter will also be a busy time on the Wellington line as the work on improvements there continue. During Easter, work will take place on all lines around the region,...
Overlander Crossing Accident
The 86 passengers on today’s north-bound Overlander were transferred to buses after the train was in collision with a milk tanker at a level crossing at...
