TravelIndia: Steel lines which connect a countryGraham Reid considers the lifelines of India.25 Jun 11:00 PM
BDBDEnergyNZ's subsidies of coal and rail nothing like Australia'sAustralian state governments spent A$17.6 billion on subsidies for mineral and fossil fuel industries over six years, including A$8 billion to help transport coal.24 Jun 04:30 AM
Freight and logisticsMediaWorks eyes rail link compensationTV3 owner MediaWorks Holdings is opposing Auckland Transport in the Environment Court over conditions for the $2.86 billion City Rail Link.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor pushes pollution issueAuckland Mayor Len Brown has seized on pollution from diesel buses as ammunition for early government funding of a $2.86 billion underground railway.17 Jun 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsLandlords fight rules for rail linkNoise, vibration, trouble sleeping, turning a popular part of Auckland's waterfront and the busy Albert St into a construction site for years and pedestrian and vehicle disruption.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLine closed after commuter train crashPart of the train line north of Wellington has been closed down while an investigation takes place into why a passenger train derailed at Lower Hutt's Melling Station this morning.27 May 04:21 AM
New ZealandGovt targets for rail link 'unrealistic'Auckland Mayor Len Brown's latest attempt to make an early start to the $2.86 billion City Rail Link in 2016 has been dismissed by the Transport Minister.26 May 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsCity's $35m property spending spreeProperties worth $35 million have been bought to secure the route for Auckland's proposed $2.86 billion City Rail Link.25 May 09:30 PM
TravelQueensland: Spirit will be with usThis state-of-the-art speed train devours long scenic stretches while passengers enjoy views in comfort, writes Brian Kelly.22 May 04:15 PM
New ZealandBudget 2014: Major review ordered of KiwiRailThe bill for fixing up struggling KiwiRail has topped the $1 billion mark, with more than half of that coming from the partial sale of state-owned power companies.15 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandTrain derailment causes gas leakA freight train derailment in the central North Island has resulted in a gas leak.07 May 11:48 PM
New ZealandCity's new trains: A need for speedSpeed controls on Auckland's new electric trains are overriding their drivers to make them slower than the diesel clunkers they are replacing for $520 million.04 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity's 'stunning' new trains - delayedAuckland's gleaming new electric trains launched into business at 5.48am today - and quickly experienced delays.27 Apr 10:46 PM
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
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
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
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
