TravelAll down the line: Auckland to ChristchurchHerald Online reporter Paul Harper is making his way around the South Island by rail over the course of a fortnight. Here are some of the highlights of his trip so far.18 Oct 01:00 AM
TravelDiscovering Japan by trainGreg Rules uses his seven-day rail pass to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and to the Hakone mountains and lakes district before returning to Tokyo.16 Oct 03:00 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: A rail loop or Queen St full of busesFor anyone who doubts the need for the inner-city rail tunnel, the recent draft public transport plan is the document to change your mind, writes Brian Rudman.07 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionDoes rail have a future in NZ?KiwiRail has recently announced a series of closures and redundancies as it struggles to become more profitable.Does rail have a future in NZ? Send us Your Views.03 Oct 08:03 PM
BusinessKiwiRail line taken off trackThe Transport Minister says repairing the Napier to Gisborne rail line can't be justified, even as the Government spends millions towards new passing bays between the cities.02 Oct 05:41 AM
TravelTurn tots into railway childrenTravelling by train with a young family turns the journey into part of the holiday, as Mark Rowe has discovered.24 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail confirms loss of 158 jobsKiwiRail has announced it will cut 20 per cent of its infrastructure and engineering workforce, with the loss of 158 jobs by the end of next month.24 Sep 02:49 AM
TravelA great way to see the USThe Amtrak Empire Builder may not be the most elegant train in the world, but the wide Montana scenery more than makes up for it.14 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandTrain costs spark service worriesCouncil transport chairman cites lack of competition for the high outlays.10 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelAn enchanted train trip across CanadaSighting a cosmic marvel more than makes up for a couple of sleepless nights, writes Janet Keeler.27 Aug 04:00 AM
