With Newmarket due to open this week, the Herald covers the forum discussion topic that raises the issue of the missing link between the Southern and the Western line. The junction has been reconfigured in conjunction with the Auckland Regional Transport Authority’s $35 million construction of the station, which Transport Minister […]
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The Capital Connection is the successful rail service that runs between Palmerston North and Wellington. The editorial in the Manawatu Standard sums up the issue: The future of the Capital Connection rail service between Palmerston North and Wellington is a long way from being decided, but the noises coming out […]
The New Zealand Herald reports that KiwiRail is struggling to get the rail network ready in time for the 2010 “Big Day Out”. The good news is Steven Joyce has stated that the Government will sign off on the Auckland electrification contract this coming Thursday.
The Otago Daily Times reports KiwiRail will keep sponsoring Chris Cairn’s rail safety trust, despite the trust losing $94,000 last year.
After a visit to Oregon, Mayor Bob Parker is calling for light rail in Christchurch. http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch/3194326/Christchurch-Mayor-calls-for-network-of-city-trains
Stuff reports the UK “rail giant” Serco is to look at New Zealand’s remaining four long-distance trains: Minister of Transport Steven Joyce has confirmed the company sent him a letter recently saying it was preparing a paper on the train services. He expected the company’s ideas would be put into […]
The Railway Gazette International reports: KiwiRail is call tenders early in the New Year for the supply of up to 114 electric multiple-unit cars for Auckland, following the cabinet’s approval of a NZ$500m loan on November 24. The first of the 1 067 mm gauge EMUs will enter service on […]
Google New Zealand has announced they’ve added Auckland’s public transport options to their Google Maps service. It seems to be working, albeit only for buses at the moment.