New ZealandHigh marks for comfort on new trainsPassengers gave Auckland's new electric trains high marks for comfort on their first work-day today.27 Apr 08:15 PM
New ZealandWarning over quiet electric trainsNew electric trains could become a quiet, fast-moving hazard for the unwary when they start running in Auckland on Monday.24 Apr 05:08 AM
New ZealandNew trains' air-con hiccupAcoustic engineers have been trying to soften the air-conditioning noise on Auckland's new electric trains with a week to go before they are rolled out for commuter use.21 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldMystery of the new great train robberHis identity is a mystery - but the hedge fund exec who dodged $83,000-worth of train fares has got the villagers of Stonegate gossiping.14 Apr 08:47 PM
WorldFare dodger foots $83,000 billHow did a high-flying executive manage to avoid paying $82,000 in train tickets over five years during his commute into London (and how did he get caught?)13 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandRail clips the ticket, ferry trips fallAuckland rail patronage is at a record high, but transport officials are scratching their heads over a 16 per cent fall in ferry trips last month.30 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandAsbestos test results for KiwiRail locomotives expected todayForty of the state-owned company's locomotives were taken out of action following the discovery of the potentially deadly material in a soundproofing compound inside one of the vehicles.03 Mar 08:14 PM
New ZealandAsbestos on trains could cost workers livesCost-cutting exercises by KiwiRail could end up costing workers their lives if tests on Chinese-made trains show positive results for asbestos.02 Mar 05:46 AM
New ZealandTrain workers hospitalisedA train derailment in Auckland has resulted in two train workers being hospitalised.01 Mar 08:03 PM
New ZealandRocks thrown at trains in latest attackEight Auckland commuter trains have had windows smashed by rock-hurling vandals, injuring passengers in one case.19 Feb 04:30 PM
Freight and logistics$250m fast-track offer derailedPM John Key has rebuffed a $250m offer from Auckland Mayor Len Brown to kick-start the $2.86b City Rail Link, saying it's on track for 2020.10 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Mayor's cash offer for rail premature and unwiseMayor Len Brown sounds keener than ever, for obvious reasons, to see work start on the Auckland central rail link. He needs to be seen to be effective again.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Our deadly crossingsThe country's most dangerous rail crossings - including one in Auckland - have been revealed as authorities plead with motorists to take care following a spate of near collisions.06 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrivers warned as too many near-misses with trainsA spate of near-collisions between motorists and trains at level crossings have prompted a warning to drivers.05 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandFour rail workers attacked in past weekArrests have been made after four workers were attacked on Auckland's rail network in the past week, sparking a union call for better protection.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland train staff attackedConcerns have been raised for Auckland train staff after two inspectors were assaulted in broad daylight, one of them kicked and punched to the ground by eight people.03 Feb 04:13 AM
New Zealand'Bizarre' eel incidents worry train driverA Taieri Gorge Railway employee is fed up after the second "bizarre" incident in which a live eel has been dangled from a rail bridge and hit by a train.28 Jan 08:37 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Station work part of electric rail systemAt the old Auckland Railway Station near Britomart, there appear to be new electric pylons going up.27 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Brown's ability to fast-track rail weakenedAs part of his platform for last year's local body elections, Mayor Len Brown said he would push for a 2016 start to Auckland's $2.86b city rail link. However, his ability to gain an early start to the rail link has been much reduced.24 Jan 07:13 PM
Freight and logisticsWaterfront dispute between top portsA waterfront dispute has broken out between two of New Zealand's biggest ports, arguing about who is the best.21 Jan 01:30 AM
TravelGathering steam at the Waipuna Junction railwayWaipuna Junction railway station is sure to appeal to both young and old. Stephanie Chamberlain hops on for a ride.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandScrub fire stops trains in HamiltonA scrub fire has forced a halt to train traffic outside Hamilton.07 Jan 06:43 AM
TravelAll aboard for the ChateauPenny Lewis lets the train take the strain as she journeys through the Central North Island.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandYouth climate group push for light rail systemA painted cardboard train was paraded through central Wellington today in a push for a light rail system to be given the go-ahead.08 Dec 05:50 AM
World'Highway hypnosis' behind NY train wreck?A fatal train crash in New York that killed four people and injured 60 others could be a case of 'highway hypnosis'.05 Dec 03:11 AM
