Auckland business owners devastated by 96-day rail shutdown
The first major closure will go from December 27, 2024, until January 28, 2025.
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Derailed: Auckland trains won't be running for 96 days over coming 13 months
One last push: Acting mayor says the closures are "unfortunately necessary".
Journey back in time: 1939 railcar returns for 2025 Hawke's Bay Art Deco festival
An authentic Art Deco period railcar will travel from Pahīatua to delight passengers.
KiwiRail unveils new state-of-the-art, low emission trains
A total of 66 new locomotives are being built to update the old fleet.
Watch: Sneak peek at new City Rail Link underground tunnels and stations
The $5.5 billion project is tracking toward operating the first passenger trains in 2026.
City Rail Link tracking towards opening in 2026
Auckland's $5.5b City Rail Link is gearing up for the first test train later this year ahead of opening to passengers in 2026. Video / Michael Craig
KiwiRail offers voluntary redundancy to all staff
Employees have two weeks to apply from Monday.
City centre's new boardwalk and rail underpass opens
The boardwalk is one of 10 projects to revamp the Tauranga waterfront.
Opinion: ‘Shaky start’ for Hastings to Napier railway line
Opinion: Only three short-line public railway lines in operation in North Island .
Adopt a tram: Motat’s million-dollar appeal to keep heritage trams rolling
Museum fundraiser allows the public to adopt one of its seven heritage trams.
MOTAT’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rolling
Motat’s million-dollar push to keep heritage trams rolling allows the public to adopt one of seven such vehicles. Video / Alyse Wright
Letters: National’s short-sighted ferry proposal is way off track
OPINION: '[National's] proposal to buy non-rail-capable ferries is nonsensical.'
Simon Wilson: Introducing Infra Boy Chris Bishop, the man with a big bold, not entirely coherent plan
An interview with the serious, if slightly shambolic, new Minister of Everything
Weather-hit North Auckland rail line reopens after 20 months, $130m repairs
The track had more than 200 slips and damaged bridges from storms in early 2023.
Editorial: Slow Govt decision-making on ferries starts to make iRex look good
OPINION: Even with an eye-watering budget blowout, at least there was a plan.
Transport giant wants rail on new ferries
Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.
Wellington train delays worsen as staff strike for new contract
Industrial action has been impacting trains, causing delays and overcrowding.
Editorial: Time to get over cycleway-bashing and become a grown-up city
OPINION: We need an intelligent debate, not culture-war slogans.
This is the easiest solo trip from London, no flying required
A new train service to Berlin will make you rethink air travel.
Labour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructure
Chris Bishop wants bipartisanship, other parties say he should look in the mirror.
The benefits of an apolitical pipeline
Sean Sweeney will leave his role leading Auckland’s City Rail Link for Ireland.
Peter Reidy: Investing in rail to do more heavy lifting
Opinion: The test of infrastructure is whether it works well for people who rely on it.
City Rail Link is bigger than CRL — rebuilding rail’s future
The consortium behind Auckland’s Cty Rail Link says its work will be transformational.
Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link for testing exercise
City Rail Link's new stations are the stage for three emergency training exercises involving police, Fenz and Hato Hone St John. Video / Jason Oxenham
Funding uncertainty looms over Capital Connection's future, again
The 33-year-old commuter service will be discontinued at the end of this decade.
Testing times: Emergency workers rush to Auckland’s new City Rail Link during rescue exercise
Onlookers watched nervously from behind safety barriers.
Death, rocks, doubters, tunnellers and Dublin: CRL's Sean Sweeney
'Would have preferred to stay in New Zealand. I love New Zealand. I’m a passionate Kiwi.'
Opinion: The colossal cost of ferries with no rail capacity
OPINION: Internationally, the price to build a ship has increased by 53% since 2019.
Letters: Culture a key part of New Zealand's Olympic success
OPINION: 'Chef de Mission Nigel Avery and his staff should be congratulated.'
Inside the Aratere ferry grounding: Midnight emails, mud and a disappointed minister
Correspondence reveals the back-up plan if the first refloat attempt was unsuccessful.
Watch: Footage shows train hitting car in near-fatal collision
Distressed train drivers can be heard yelling "Jesus" as the car speeds into their path.
Watch: Train takes out oblivious [car] driver as they cross the tracks
Shocking footage of a recent collision between a train and a motorist who failed to stop at a level crossing has highlighted the need for improved awareness around railway tracks.
Historic Huntly railway station bounces back from arson attack
The building will house the Huntly Museum soon.