19th February 2026 CRL / Rail / TAUTAU’s Annie Dundas on how the new network will enhance the city’s tourism and events sectors.
1st December 2025 Mainlander / PTG / RailThe Mainlander’s inaugural service will run from 20-23 January 2026.
7th November 2025 Rail / Transport MinisterTransport Minister Chris Bishop has revealed how the $143.6m funding for metro rail will be divvied up between Auckland and Wellington.
28th October 2025 CRL / RailThe testing of high-frequency train services on Auckland’s City Rail Link has been carried out, with more due to take place next month.
18th September 2025 Rail / Transport MinisterRail Minister Winston Peters and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say the new Third Main Line in Auckland will be a “game changer” for rail freight and will enable more frequent passenger trains.
9th September 2025 Rail / Transport MinisterGreater Wellington Regional Council has signed a contract for a new fleet of 18 battery electric multiple unit (BEMU) trains for Wairarapa and Manawatū.
6th August 2025 AT / RailAuckland Transport has released its new trains and express buses route map, showing how the city’s key rapid transit routes will run once the City Rail Link opens next year.
29th July 2025 Rail / Te HuiaThe Future is Rail is supporting the Green Party’s proposal to establish a new passenger rail service connecting Auckland and Tauranga.
20th May 2025 KiwiRail / RailThe government is investing $604.6m in upgrading the country’s rail network, with Auckland, Wellington, and freight the biggest beneficiaries.
26th November 2024 GJNZ / RailGreat Journeys New Zealand has launched two new luxury packages that include scenic train journeys from Christchurch.
18th October 2024 RailThe government will split $101.5m in Budget 2024 funding for metro rail networks between Auckland and Wellington.
26th July 2024 Greater Wellington / RailA co-funding agreement to purchase 18 four-car trains and associated infrastructure for the lower North has been signed off.
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