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Real State Of Wgtn Rail
A Treasury briefing paper reveals the sad state of Wellington’s commuter rail network - despite the arrival of the new Matangi trains. It will take 8...
Overcrowding Needs Fast Solution
So now comes the real first test for our new transport authorities and contracted bus operators. Since the upward latest Auckland public transport patronage...
Tree Fouls Wgtn Trains Tonight (Update)
It hasn’t been a good run for Wellington’s Tranz Metro services and tonight commuters need to brace for lengthy delays until 6.30pm. Trains had a reduced...
It’s Bad- But Be Fair!
Wellington media are continuing today to bash the endless delays to Wellington commuter services. We went through this situation in Auckland at the height of the...
Wgtn’s New Trains: Photos
Wellington’s new electric trains are going through their final paces before the first units get loaded on a ship in South Korea and shipped to Wellington. Wellington's...
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...
Wgtn Transport Gets Real-Time Info
Wellingtonians are one step closer to knowing when their bus or train will actually arrive, with a pilot of the region’s real time information system getting underway, Real...
Let’s Hope Bad Things Don’t Go In Threes!
Not a good day on Wellington trains. Firstly, trains were halted when a driver reportedly ran a red light. Then this afternoon, just after 3pm, a truck carrying...
The Same Old Song
Hopeful peak-time commuters entering Britomart tonight were greeted with the same old song. Namely, a scrolling line under the timetable boards announcing delays...
Wellington Rail Work Progresses Despite Bad Weather
Good progress on Wellington’s rail upgrade was made, despite some dreadful weather, according to Wellington region’s rail programme director, David Gordon. The...
