New ZealandLinking east to westJohn Key's intention to fast-track the $1.25 billion East-West Connection and make it a project of national significance has been welcomed by transport and infrastructure groups.27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionLen Brown: Rail link a positive after missed opportunitiesBritomart station will hit train handling capacity this year. It can handle only 20 trains an hour, writes Len Brown. The City Rail Link allows us to increase this to 48 trains an hour.21 Jan 12:07 AM
New ZealandDom Rd welcomes airport routeDominion Rd's business community says it would welcome visitors passing through its colourful precinct on trams from the airport to downtown Auckland.30 Dec 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail loses Wellington contractTransdev Australasia, in association with Hyundai Rotem is the preferred operator for next year.17 Dec 12:20 AM
LifestyleOn track for the holidaysRail rides are still alive thanks to dedicated societies, clubs and businesses that keep trains chugging, Kelly Lynch heads out on the rails.11 Dec 09:45 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Moving inter city rail crosses the lineFor a city striving to be "world class", forcing the inter-city rail service out of Britomart to a jerry-built shipping container "kiosk", 1.4km away in the old shunting yards, is bizarre, writes Brian Rudman.08 Dec 08:28 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail to pay $110,000 over work accidentIt is thought to be one of the highest emotional harm payments awarded in this country.17 Sep 04:07 AM
New ZealandRail report a snow job: LeeSharp contrasts between Auckland and Wellington rail costs are blamed by a consultant on differences in each city's passenger services.15 Sep 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsFocus on last sites needed for rail Auckland rail linkAuckland Transport is negotiating with four parties on the last remaining properties standing in the way of its $2.5 billion City Rail Link.14 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsKiwiRail announces $167m net lossHowever, it had a much better 12 months to June 30 than a year earlier, improving EBITA 17 per cent to $91 million.28 Aug 02:22 AM
BusinessKiwiRail defends Onehunga rent shockKiwiRail is defending an almost threefold Onehunga ground rent hike, saying it must take a commercial approach.27 Aug 10:40 PM
Freight and logisticsAgency seeks to force land saleAuckland Transport is taking legal action to force owners of Eden Terrace properties to sell up for the $2.5 billion City Rail Link.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig day as rail goes electricAuckland Transport is warning passengers of potential bedding-in glitches after it replaces diesel trains this morning with electrics.19 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: New-right bogeyman takes left turnRichard Prebble had better watch out. After three decades of perfecting his image as the bogeyman of the left, he's come up with a solution to Auckland's congestion woes, writes Brian Rudman.16 Jul 09:34 PM
EditorialEditorial: Prebble words a reminder of KiwiRail valueThe national rail network is an asset that should survive and be put to its best-possible use.15 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionRail the only corridor leftIn a $14 billion transport budget a $100 million a year for rail to reduce road congestion is very sustainable, writes Richard Prebble.13 Jul 02:36 AM
New ZealandLesson for train-surfing teenA teenager charged after train surfing in Wellington has been made to meet a woman who lost her limbs in a train crash.11 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionRoger Hall & Barry Jenkins: By bus or train, Auckland's a painTwo regular public transport users — Roger Hall on the buses and Barry Jenkins on the trains — share the trials of recent rides.08 Jul 10:59 PM
New ZealandRail services still not up to speedThings often get worse before they get better, but for long-suffering Auckland rail passengers the prelude to electric trains is beyond a joke.19 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Read between the lines - rail is deadTransport planners can do so much more with wheels on roads that it is hard to fathom their attachment to iron rails, writes John Roughan.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrain woes a warning of more to comeMonths of delays and cancellations on the city rail network have brought an acknowledgment of problems from Auckland Transport - coupled with a warning that it's not over yet.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBirthday 'idiot' drives car on rail trackA 21-year-old learner driver caught the attention of police when he decide to take his birthday present for a joy-ride on the railway line at Abbotsford.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy will there be a coffin on a train?Campaigners want Auckland Transport to grant rail services from Swanson to Waitakere a stay of execution.01 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBridges dismisses mayor's rail warningBritomart users may soon have to jostle their way through crowded platforms to get on to backed-up rush-hour trains.26 May 05:00 PM
Freight and logistics$400m for rail but not for AucklandKiwiRail is gaining $400 million, but youth organisation Generation Zero is disappointed no extra funds are on offer to get more Aucklanders on trains.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSubsidy four times more than WellingtonAucklanders facing a new transport rate are paying "far too much" to subsidise the city's trains.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington-Ngaio trains suspendedTrains between Wellington and Ngaio have been suspended until further notice following a landslip just south of Crofton Downs.08 May 03:56 AM
New ZealandPedestrian killed by train in AucklandPolice believe they know the identity of a pedestrian who died when he was hit by a train in Auckland this morning.23 Apr 07:29 PM
EconomyThe Insider: Ship ahoy!A former National MP and author of The Good Lobbyist's Guide, has been getting in ministers' ears, urging them to stop subsidising the loss-making operations of KiwiRail.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSlow trips on electric trainsAuckland Transport is accused of softening up rail commuters for slower trips on new electric trains by adding three minutes to its western line timetable.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiwirail findings 'stink of cover up'An investigation which found Chinese workers weren't exploited while fixing KiwiRail trains 'stinks of a cover up' says Labour MP Trevor Mallard.17 Apr 07:29 AM
