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Waikato’s 30 year transport vision: not rail the Waikato Expressway
Man killed by train in Te Kuiti named
Signs of electrification infrastructure
Wellington trains return to normal Monday morning
Morningside station gets the tamper treatment - Videos
Man dies after being hit by train
Morningside Drive closed as busy pre electrification work is done
New Lynn railbridge at Clark Rd given the go ahead and tender
Wellington trains services -cautious approach today
Plan to resite Pukekohe railway station
Proposed long hauler would be economical
Mike Lee: Airport rail ‘sooner rather than later”
KiwiRail CEO earns over $800,000 a year
Onehunga rail service gets busy
Wellington locals save Plimmerton railway building
Main trunk line closed after crash
Big Morningside electrification weekend
$13.5m Parnell stop moves forward
Overseas experts major report to NZTA on our public transport
High speed rail debate in US, Aust
Airport rail debate gets serious
Software glitch hits Matangi, 2nd train arrives
Is the new train timetable resulting in delays?
Banks says airport rail would go broke & North Shore rail lunacy
6 railbridges in Sth Auckland get rebuilt for electrification
Good feedback continues about Onehunga
New Lynn construction - in photos
Google funds NZ future transport invention
North Shore rail talk behind the scenes
$80m to build Marsden Point rail line says KiwiRail
What’s planned to replace old New Lynn bus depot
Governor General talks up public transport ay opening of New Lynn transport hub
Fares up 2.2% from Oct 3
Labour hijack opening of New Lynn transport hub by transport minister Steven Joyce
Joyce says CBD rail loop not yet on anyone’s agenda
Maori want say in high up Auckland transport decisions
I ride the Onehunga line to see how popular it really is
Video: Chinese loco
Concerns about safety at Penrose station
MP says give Onehunga service a chance
Weather disrupts Auckland trains
Derailment near Waikanae affects services
Minister of transport asked in parliament what progress is being made in Auckland on rail?
Blown off roof heads for Newmarket train
It’s world car free day
Brisbane introduces Quiet Cabs. Where’s ours?
Signal issues on new Onehunga line?
Auckland mayoral candidate says forget rail, use point to point shuttles
Transport minister told rail is booming- Video
Tracks marked to help drivers with longer trains on the Western Line
New $36m New Lynn transport hub opens
ONEHUNGA OPENING: FULL COVERAGE
Sunday
More hordes try out the new trains - Photos
Historic photos along the fenceline a nice touch
35 take first trip into Britomart on Sunday- photos
Saturday Videos of steam train
First official train into Onehunga
Photos -Onehunga’s festive day
Photos- Onehunga celebrates in style
Mike Lee speech
Te Papapa, Penrose 3 pictures
Steven Joyce speech
Steven Joyce on police chases
Onehunga being constructed- Photos
Kaikoura slip almost over
Rail moves again in South Island
Plan for long haul service Tuakau to Huapai direct
New Lynn’s flash new transport hub opens its doors Sunday- timetable changes
Herald’s rail coverage is very old school
Free Onehunga steam rides during Saturday’s opening
At last action building the Sturges Rd railbridge and why it is taking for ever
New Lynn rail commuters hit by a double whammy
Rail freight will move again tomorrow night in Sth Island
Kaikoura slip 24 hrs to go- rail lines open Friday
Candidates spell out their transport policies
Inquiry into 5 Auckland train incidents raises safety issues
ARC considers Huapai trains: 10 minute trains on West from about Feb
What should we learn from this tragic level crossing accident?
Kaikoura slip halting rail is a monster
Transport minister addresses rail conference: “WE’re committed to rail”
Kaikoura slip: Buses, light trucks but not trains can now get through
The bad Kaikoura slip shows how vulnerable NZ is
Joyce says it would be 10 years before construction of the CBD rail loop would begin
Kiwirail trying to move South Island freight -4 days to clear slip
Photos: Inside the New Lynn transport hub
10 minute Western Line timetables before March - and maybe Huapai services too
Interesting data on how many people come into Britomart each day
Mozart to scare off bus louts
Vote Trains campaign stage sit ins
Photo: Major Kaikoura slip will take days to fix
Slip now affects South Island rail
At last trains have something to hold on to!
Photos: Onehunga one week to go
Electrification work poses a confusing time for Morningside commuters
Wellington rail conference next week
Matangi train great for the disabled
Joyce warns Wellington Matangi trains no silver bullet
Photos: Commuters crowd Wellington station to wander through Matangi train
Aftershocks worry South Island trains
Auckland in 2015 - reader has a vision
Public can see over Matangi trains
South Island rail damage from quake no more than $2m
Free Sunday travel proves rail is the future, says Mike Lee
30,000 free train trips taken in Auckland during the weekend
Pictures of South Island’s damaged lines
Joyce says Auckland’s trains on schedule
Sth Island rail update: Port suffered tens of millions of damage
South Island rail almost fixed
Councillor wants rail harbour tunnel
Quake update- No passenger trains out of Christchurch
Quake update - no public transport until further notice in Christchurch
KiwiRail train heads to Christchurch with water
Repairing quake hit South island rail underway
In surprise move, 8 now in to build Auckland’s electric trains incl 2 from China
Revised weekend timetables, free travel – Details
Details of the official opening of Onehunga
Proposal for waterfront trams to be extended via Ponsonby, Grey Lynn to the zoo
Speculation Government’s super card scheme to be cut
KiwiRail profit down but remains positive
Overlander and provincial scenic trains have boost in patronage
Monthly passes can no longer be bought on board trains
Banks and Brown spell out their transport policies
Free trains when Newmarket motorway closes this weekend
KiwiRail IT goes 21st century with $3m IBM deal
NZTA says the new Manukau motorway extension will benefit public transport especially rail
Where’s the promised Avondale train station park and ride?
Auckland city’s state of the city 2010 report is selective about its data on Auckland car use
Signal work for Auckland’s electric trains underway
Is Mt Albert train station revamp months away now?
Minister Bill English tells councils he wants smarter infrastructure decisions and investment
New train timetables hailed. Baldwin Ave not available for longer trains
New timetables out including Onehunga whose line is now coloured blue
Tauranga port fingered for rail use when bigger container ships arrive
Onehunga trains test the new station Videos here Photos here
Landscaping of the new Onehunga station – Photos
Man hit by train near Blenheim, dies
Railbuses replace some trains this weekend
Latest photos of New Lynn transport hub
Napier-Gisborne rail line talks
Train timetables need to change at weekends – not just when the southern motorway is closed
Onehunga is local focus of rail safety week
Dramatic video of Chinese train plunging into flooded river
John Banks denies he has gone cold on public transport projects
New look for KiwiRail livery Tranz Alpine carriages
Matangi train launch in Wellington September 9
Tree fouls up tonight’s Wellington train services
Graffiti busters trying to stop tagging of new Onehunga station
ARTA scheme means 9619 fewer Auckland car trips
Messy morning for Wellington rail commuters
Wellington’s weekend train work runs into problems
Runaway train on the London Tube- near disaster
Len Brown says he’ll keep pushing transport changesPhotos: Auckland’s worst rail station
Joyce says CBD rail loop possibly viable but forget North Shore rail or an airport rail link
Bill English calls CBD loop horrendously expensive
Onehunga’s new station will get a park and ride in time for the opening – latest Onehunga update
Work starts on Parnell train station design, Mainline Steam to stay, bus depot plan fades
Rail line shifted as work starts on transforming Wellington’s Waterloo Quay
Siding at Morningside for Rugby World Cup finished-= Photos
Crackdown on Auckland train fare evaders is working
Various overseas stories today
City Councillors take photographs of disgraceful Mt Albert station
Wellington media should lay off bashing the train services – improvements are coming
New Chinese train will reach speeds of 997 kilometres an hour
Morningside station gets a side track for use during RWC 2011
Polish engineer suggests electric pods above street level for Auckland airport rail link
Auckland Council takes action against prolific tagger
RWC emergency train stop at Strand now confirmed
Report into near freight train collision reveals the train controller was suffering work fatigue
Wellington passengers stage fare protest when their train is delayed
Trains will be testing the new Onehunga line in a few weeks -Latest photos
Penrose platform for the Onehunga line ready -Photos
Te Papapa stop on Onehunga line almost ready – Photos
Councillors wage war on rail graffiti and Mt Albert station’s poor state
Annual public transport patronage in Auckland cracks 60m for the year!
New Lynn’s proper train station entrance opens -Photos
Photos: Matangi trains ‘land’ on Wellington’s tracks
Jim Anderton says light rail in Christchurch is an expensive fantasy
Supermayoral candidates debate the CBD rail loop
Wellington’s new rail era begins with the arrival of the first Matangi train
Big rise in use of public transport in Auckland
1st Matangi electric train for Wellington arrives from South Korea
Train managers trying to be radio jocks & it isn’t working
Onehunga done and dusted almost – Latest Photos
Integrated ticketing milestone
Transport minister not yet convinced b y argument for CBD rail loop but likes Puhoi plan
What will the new integrated ticketing card be called?
Newmarket station looking wet and pretty vacant
Greens launch CBD rail loop campaign:
Wellington rail reaches another milestone
Joyce on Puhoi to Wellsford link and Waikato-Auckland rail costs
Parnell group turn up heat on KiwiRail over NZ Bus plans for Mainline Steam site
NZTA says no trade off between us getting a CBD rail loop or the Puhoi highway
Hobson community board reject plans for a Parnell bus depot where Mainline Steam is
Pics: Sturges Rd rail replacement bridge progress
Parnell train station supporters face off to KiwiRail
Councillors order clean up of Mt Albert train station
Another India rail collision, over 60 die, hundreds hurt- Videos
Rail unions want some work for Auckland electric trains
Hyde Railway station for sale in Sth Island
Pics: Onehunga train station close up 9 weeks out from opening
Pics: New Lynn transport hub latest
Pics: How Manukau rail link looks today
KiwiRail down to 4 for bids for Auckland’s electric trains
Onehunga train station plan and problems update
1st of Wellington’s new Matangi electric trains shipped
KiwiRail tells the ARC they need to ‘unpick’ Auckland’s passenger rail costs
Greens launch campaign to fast track Auckland CBD loop
7000 used rail to get to Eden Park for the Tri-Nations
ARC wants Auckland airport rail link wider than just CBD to airport
Latest photos of Onehunga train station construction
National’s Tim Macindoe explains opposition to Waikato rail
Police: Eden park Tri-Nations- Public transport made a difference
Kingsland station underpass opens
Eden Park- Sandringham Rd car ban works well
RWC public transport dry runAuckland airport rail link process starts
Kingsland station ready for All Blacks match to test RWC arrangements
CBD rail loop business case close to finishing
Melbourne’s myki havoc continues
Kingsland revamped train station opened by RWC 2011 Minister Murray McCully
Photos: How Onehunga train station looks 10 weeks out from opening
Trains to Henderson on Sundays- but we need more weekend trains
Newmarket’s Station Square is still grim – but check out how grim Broadway has become
Photos: How Kingsland’s new station revamp for RWC 2011 looks
Inside Manukau’s rail trench – close up photos
Wellington mayoral candidate wants light rail by 2020
Bigger Kingsland station opens Monday
KiwiRail confirms Stratford-Okahukura rail Line stays mothballed
New Lynn bus train interchange- latest photos
Platform preparation for 6 car trains
Manukau rail trench ahead of schedule
Train calculator on saving of carbon emissions
Onehunga station construction Videos and Photos
Videos and pictures of the Kingsland train station revamp for the RWC 2011
NZTA move to progress next Waitemata harbour crossing
KiwiRail needs $20m to keep Napier-Gisborne line going
Video: Crossing tracks in Spain kills 12
Kingsland train station upgrade for RWC 2011- latest videos
Minister confirms Gisborne-Hawke’s Bay line may be mothballed
Photos: Onehunga station platform starts
Christchurch’s Mayor is buzzing about light rail for the city
Is Greenlane train station the worst in Auckland?
Train evasion ticket checks this week
Manawatu-Wanganui worst place for rail level crossing accidents
Moves to save East Coast Hawkes Bay-Gisborne rail line
Video: Onehunga site is cleared for the new station
Te Papapa and Penrose II street furniture arrives: Photos
New shelters at Mt Albert station are hand me downs
Kingsland platforms extended: VIDEOS and PHOTOS
Mt Albert train station gets its platforms extended: Photos
Wellington’s present trains may get refurbished and continue to run
Wellington public transport fares to rise
Western line timetable goes back to normal
Latest Photos: Wellington’s new Matangi trains
ARC and ARTA study farebox recovery plan impact
Study for rail to Orewa starts
Videos: Double tracking between Avondale and New Lynn train stations completed
ARC committee opts for Cheshire St for Parnell train station
Carlaw park may be the Parnell train station after all
Mystery of man killed by train solved
Video: Scotland: Train derails, catches on fire
Let’s remind ourselves of the history of light rail in Auckland before we condemn the trams proposal
Photos: Kingsland train station has to be ready for July 10 Springboks game at Eden Park
Photos: Work today on the commissioning of a second line between Avondale – New Lynn
Campaign against Auckland trains sounding their horns
Photos: Big weekend of rail work starts in Auckland
Man hit by train may be from Christchurch
ARTA releases public transport report
New Onehunga rail station will mean bus services change
Trams return to Auckland waterfront
Waikato -Auckland commuter rail plan gets more buy in from Environment Waikato
Mystery man hit by train confirms he is Alan
Sydney report says its CityRail is near paralysis
Plan for trains between Auckland and Hamilton during RWC 2011
Levin police can’t identify man hit by train
Greens call farebox recovery plan shortsighted
New work for RWC 2011 around Kingsland station starts Monday
65 dead in India train smash- Video
NZTA’s Farebox Recovery Scheme is launched – stand by for fare increases
Rail projects coming to an end – key dates
Why I have almost given up on public transport
Video, photos: New Lynn’s train station – work being done today
Avondale’s new station and double tracking: Videos Photos, details
Bill English says rail is ‘nostalgic”
Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative plans on display
Videos: Kingsland train station extended for RWC2011
RWC 2011 ticketholders will get free public transport to Eden Park
Rail unions declare victory in Buy in NZ campaign
KIWIRAIL PLAN COVERAGE
Government says investment in rail will help when oil prices go up
Union says rail privatisation has been discounted
KiwiRail CEO on what the plan means
Governments $4.6b KiwiRail turnaround plan
Government confirms MetroRail fare increase
Mike Lee calls for more rail investment
Plan released on how to get people to Eden Park RWC 2011 matches
Official: Auckland’s new trains must be iPad friendly
Plans continue for an Auckland waterfront tram service
Talks on Friday to progress plan for a Parnell station near Cheshire St
Huapai rail service may start next February
Rail workers “gutted” by KiwiRail decision not to build Auckland’s trains here
Auckland trains won’t be built here- KiwiRail’s final word
Anger over discovery Auck ratepayers paying for Auck’s electric trains
ARC Chair tells ARTA & KiwiRail to lift their game over Onehunga rail line timeline
Plan for Mt Albert transport hub unveiled
Mt Albert rail station platforms extended
Auckland’s new electric trains will be ready for a CBD loop
Onehunga station moves forward
US celebrates National Rail Day
Photos: Onehunga line- Penrose, Te Papapa
New rail station at Stoddard Rd
Union says Dunedin unemployed could build trains there
Transit Auckland apps released for iPhone and iPod
Photos: Kingsland station platforms grow
Steven Joyce unconvinced by call for trains to be built here
Manukau rail trench – Video, photos
Manukau’s new station- latest photos
Wellington’s Redwood station re-opens -Photos
Rail tunnel near Greymouth demolished
Wellington public transport to get real time info -trial starts
Latest stats suggest worst of Auckland’s rail delays are over
Auckland’s rail patronage hits record high
Storm brews over call for Auckland electric trains to be built here
Busy weekend ahead for Wellington rail improvements
Berl report urges Auckland’s electric trains to be built in NZ
Beehive bins Waikato-Auckland commuter rail petition
1 in 5 Melbourne trains are late!
Onehunga train station site cleared and new station designs- Photos
New -style barrier arms installed at Mt Eden’s George St crossing – Photos
New Lynn station grows- latest photos
Photos: Avondale’s new station gets polished
West Coast steam returns -Video
Australian Greens launch high speed rail campaign
Video, Photos: Demolition for new Onehunga train station
Mike Lee asks if ratepayers will pay for new electric trains
Photos: I love Wellington and its trains
Greens say transport minister short sighted
Mike Lee attacks transport minister’s comments
Govt to put capital into KiwiRail
Smart cards wont be like Eftpos cards
Photos: Inside Wellington’s new trains
Fonterra wants to use more rail in South island at Edendale
Video: New concept- train that doesn’t stop at stations
Waitakere train station carpark fixed
Photos: New Avondale train station wrapped up
Passengers scramble for trains after Iceland volcanic ash cloud affects air travel
1st weekend train breaks down -Photos
Minister quoted as saying rail services can’t be treated as charity
Johnsonville station upgrade starts
Waikato rail campaign continues
Wellington train fleet may get spruce up
Britomart escalator needs maintenance -again
Onehunga resource consent close while demolition starts – Photos
Proposed Britomart to Kumeu rail service stalled?
CBD rail loop -ARC agrees with planned option
Onehunga train station progress at last!
Major crackdown on train fare evasion
Italy train derails – latest from CNN Video
Mayor John Banks wants more rail as a solution to Auckland’s transport issues (Guest Post)
GRAFTON STATION OPENING COVERAGE
Goodbye Boston Rd train station , Hello World class Newmarket -are railway stations
Videos and photos: First commuter train arrives at Grafton train station
Videos- Steven Joyce opening Grafton says good transport boosts Auckland’s economy
Auckland’s big rail day in photos
First Monday Grafton in use looks promising
Integrated ticketing gets national standard
Minister to open Grafton station
Latest rail patronage figures -and ARTA predicts end to delays
Inquiry into Auckland train guard’s reaction to breastfeeding Mum
Auckland’s Strand railway station – what should be done?
Real estate head: Future Auckland needs high speed rail
Workers flat out today on new Grafton train station – Today’s photos
New Lynn’s new transport hub continues to grow -Photos
Western Line duplication work going well – Today’s Photos
Auckland’s autumn Easter rail spruce up continues
Western Line second track laying – VIDEO and PHOTOS
Video, photos of track maintenance work over Easter
Westfield junction gets upgrade
Onehunga station- Photo update
Te Papapa station update -Photos
Report in freight train derailment
Inside the Manukau construction site -Photos
Grafton at platform level -Photos
Brisbane sets a timely example
Wgtn Train driver runs red light
Moscow subway bombing Videos
Moscow subway bombing update Video
Sth Island rail level crossing crash
