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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
Jim Eagles rediscovers an era of highway robberies and religious battles.
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
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
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
The romance of steam trains and gold prospecting make Shantytown a rare delight, says Jim Eagles.
Cass: Colourful character right on track
A lone figure takes care of this station made famous by Rita Angus.
City powerless on its biggest issue
The Government intends to give control of transport in the Super City to a largely unelected board.
Famous journey steeped in contrasts
Warm tunnels allow Jim Eagles to savour the TranzAlpine rail experience longer.
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".