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April 1, 2020 | Policy

New Zealand brings rail in from the cold

New Zealand’s government is preparing a new strategy that will be a step change in how the network is funded and how investment is allocated. David Burroughs looks at what this means for the industry.

March 16, 2020 | Commuter Rail

New Zealand investigating fast Auckland - Hamilton services

NEW Zealand’s Ministry of Transport has announced it is investigating ways to introduce “rapid rail” between Auckland and Hamilton, potentially reducing travel times to an hour.

February 14, 2020 | Infrastructure

Auckland City Rail Link tunnelling launched

NEW Zealand’s transport minister, Mr Phil Twyford, has instigated construction of the southern portal of the Eden Park - city centre tunnel, which will form the southern section of Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL).

February 6, 2020 | Commuter Rail

Auckland invites expressions of Interest to operate network

AUCKLAND Transport (AT) has called for expressions of interest (EOI) to operate the city’s commuter rail network from 2021.

January 29, 2020 | Australia/NZ

New Zealand to invest $US 700m in rail network

NEW Zealand’s prime minister, Ms Jacinda Ardern, has announced a $NZ 1.1bn ($US 717.6m) investment in rail as part of a $NZ 6.8bn transport infrastructure investment plan.

December 13, 2019 | Policy

Draft New Zealand Rail Plan outlines government’s 10-year strategy

THE New Zealand government has released the first draft of the New Zealand Rail Plan, which outlines changes to the way the country’s network is managed and funded.

October 25, 2019 | Commuter Rail

Auckland Transport launches request for information for operating franchise

LOCAL transport authority Auckland Transport (AT) has begun a second round of consultation into the creation of a new franchise to operate commuter rail services in the city.

September 9, 2019 | Infrastructure

Funding allocated to renew Auckland - Whangarei line

NEW Zealand’s national railway KiwiRail has received an additional $NZ 94.8m ($US 60.8m) to upgrade the North Auckland Line (NAL) between Swanson in West Auckland and Whangarei.

August 30, 2019 | Australia/NZ

Freight revenue growth boosts KiwiRail profits

INCREASING freight and tourist revenues helped New Zealand’s national railway KiwiRail increase its operating surplus to $NS 55m ($US 35m) in the 2018-19 financial year, according the company’s annual results, which were announced on August 30.

August 23, 2019 | Light Rail

Two delivery partners shortlisted for Auckland light rail

THE New Zealand government has selected two preferred delivery partners for the Auckland light rail project.

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