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Light rail network considered in Wellington

A light rail network could link Wellington's CBD with the city's south and east.

Do we need the Auckland rail loop?

Gerry Brownlee and Len Brown have clashed over a report recommending plans for Auckland's proposed rail link. Do we need it? Vote here.

Motorists face slow future

Not even a $2.86 billion rail tunnel will stop morning traffic in downtown Auckland from grinding down to half its current speed within a decade, a study says.

Minister, mayor clash over transport

The Transport Minister and the mayor of Auckland have clashed over a report recommending plans for the city's transport network.

More trains from Spain in rail plan

Peter Calder: Old methods keep rails like new

MP challenges KiwiRail tendering

Government suspected of blocking plans to build wagons in Dunedin.

Aucklanders want Govt cash for rail

A majority of Aucklanders want the Government to make a significant contribution to the $2.86 billion city rail link, a new poll shows.

Fall in passengers worries rail chiefs

All down the line: Oamaru to Te Anau

All down the line: Auckland to Christchurch

Herald Online reporter Paul Harper is making his way around the South Island by rail over the course of a fortnight. Here are some of the highlights of his trip so far.

Fight for rail line ramps up

Discovering Japan by train

Greg Rules uses his seven-day rail pass to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and to the Hakone mountains and lakes district before returning to Tokyo.

Rail pass move 'discrimination'

Brian Rudman: A rail loop or Queen St full of buses

For anyone who doubts the need for the inner-city rail tunnel, the recent draft public transport plan is the document to change your mind, writes Brian Rudman.

Does rail have a future in NZ?

KiwiRail has recently announced a series of closures and redundancies as it struggles to become more profitable.Does rail have a future in NZ? Send us Your Views.