Archive for: Tranz Coastal

KiwiRail Gets Off Track

KiwiRail Gets Off Track

KiwiRail is revising its financial targets downwards for the current financial year. KiwiRail’s end of year result would be around 12 percent or $15m below...

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When’s Sth Island Rail Back?

When’s Sth Island Rail Back?

The rail workers union is calling for the Tranz Coastal to resume its full service between Christchurch and Picton. The train was suspended a month ago after the...

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Long Distance Rail Numbers Up

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...

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Rail Freight Can Move Thurs Night

Rail Freight Can Move Thurs Night

In the South island, KiwiRail hopes to re-open the Main North Line to rail traffic tomorow night almost a week after it was closed by a massive slip south of Kaikoura. KiwiRail...

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Kaikoura Slip is A Monster

Kaikoura Slip is A Monster

As much as 30,000 cubic metres of debris may have come down with the slip south of Kaikoura, blocking road and rail for days. The full job will take about 5,000...

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