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British rail union faces legal battle over strike ballot
A British rail union is fighting claims of discrepancies between the number of votes recorded in a strike ballot and the total workforce number.
![History burns deep on the wild west road](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
History burns deep on the wild west road
Jim Eagles rediscovers an era of highway robberies and religious battles.
![Bolger removed from KiwiRail chair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Bolger removed from KiwiRail chair
Former PM Jim Bolger is to be removed as KiwiRail chairman, SOE Minister Simon Power has confirmed.
![A rail ride of a lifetime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
A rail ride of a lifetime
Clearly there's something about train travel that exercises a particular charm over New Zealanders, writes Jim Eagles.
![Ageing trains to blame for latest delays, KiwiRail says](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Ageing trains to blame for latest delays, KiwiRail says
An "aging train fleet" is the reason for cancellations and delays on Wellington's rail network this morning, KiwiRail says.
![West Coast: Charms of old? Take your pick](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
West Coast: Charms of old? Take your pick
The romance of steam trains and gold prospecting make Shantytown a rare delight, says Jim Eagles.
![Famous journey steeped in contrasts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Famous journey steeped in contrasts
Warm tunnels allow Jim Eagles to savour the TranzAlpine rail experience longer.
![KiwiRail positive despite missing targets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
KiwiRail positive despite missing targets
KiwiRail is behind its revenue and profit targets for the half year to December but says it is "making good progress towards a sustainable future".
![A natural kai on the TransCoastal track](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
A natural kai on the TransCoastal track
Jim Eagles finds the attractions of this rail route very much suit his tastebuds.
![Getting in the spirit across Cook Strait](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Getting in the spirit across Cook Strait
Jim Eagles' journey aboard the Kaitaki from Wellington to Picton leaves him feeling replete.