TravelThe best way to see America? Through the window of a trainChristian Wolmar finds himself warming to the foibles of one of America's lesser-known modes of transport.24 Jan 02:30 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail removes 'eyesore' ramps at $600,000 costKiwiRail has spent $600K to remove controversial footbridge ramps in the Auckland suburb of Glen Eden.09 Jan 09:59 PM
New ZealandGovt reviews case for city rail tunnelTransport Minister says many questions remain over $2 billion-plus project.21 Dec 04:30 PM
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Opinion<i>Michael Barnett</i>: Rail progress defining issue for city's first super council14 Dec 04:30 PM
BDBDEconomyTreasury ready to advise on privatisation optionsTreasury is sitting on advice to the government about options for selling state assets, and is just waiting to be asked to produce it.07 Dec 08:00 PM
WorldCommuter rescued from train tracksAn off-duty policeman rescued a man who fell on to Madrid's underground Metro tracks seconds before a train came through.06 Dec 08:12 PM