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KiwiRail
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KiwiRail Holdings Limited is a New Zealand state-owned enterprise (SOE) responsible for rail operations in New Zealand and operates inter-island ferries. Trading as KiwiRail and headquartered at 604 Great South Road, Ellerslie, KiwiRail is the largest rail transport operator in New Zealand. KiwiRail has business units of KiwiRail Freight, Great Journeys New Zealand and Interislander. The company was formed in 2008 when the government renationalised above-rail operations and inter-island ferry operations, then owned by Toll Holdings. In 2021, the government launched the New Zealand Rail Plan, with funding for rail projects to come from the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF), and with KiwiRail remaining an SOE but paying Track Access Charges (TACs) to use the network.
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger at a press conference at the launch of KiwiRail, July 2008.
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger at a press conference at the launch of KiwiRail, July 2008.
DXB 5143 stands at Wellington railway station platform 9 on 1 October 2008, at the official launch of KiwiRail by Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen
DXB 5143 stands at Wellington railway station platform 9 on 1 October 2008, at the official launch of KiwiRail by Prime Minister of New Zealand Helen Clark. This was the first locomotive to be painted in the KiwiRail livery.
A new DL class locomotive (9020), purchased as part of KiwiRail's turnaround plan.
A new DL class locomotive (9020), purchased as part of KiwiRail's turnaround plan.
KiwiRail Network replacing sleepers on the Main South Line at Blueskin Bay, Otago. Closest machine is a dynamic track stabiliser, followed by a Regula
KiwiRail Network replacing sleepers on the Main South Line at Blueskin Bay, Otago. Closest machine is a dynamic track stabiliser, followed by a Regulator, then a Continuous Action Tamper.
Rail transport in New Zealand
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Rail transport in New Zealand is an integral part of New Zealand's transport network, with a nationwide network of 4,375.5 km (2,718.8 mi) of track linking most major cities in the North and South Islands, connected by inter-island rail and road ferries. Rail transport in New Zealand has a particular focus on bulk freight exports and imports, with 19 million net tonnes moved by rail annually, accounting for more than half of rail revenue.
KiwiRail DL9020 on MetroPort train MP4 at Papakura, Auckland on 29 August 2011.
KiwiRail DL9020 on MetroPort train MP4 at Papakura, Auckland on 29 August 2011.
The first Parnell Tunnel under construction on the Auckland-Drury line in c. 1873. The line was originally started by the Auckland Province but comple
The first Parnell Tunnel under construction on the Auckland-Drury line in c. 1873. The line was originally started by the Auckland Province but completed by the central government.
Vintage Christchurch Boon-built Tram No 178 on the Christchurch Tramway.
Vintage Christchurch Boon-built Tram No 178 on the Christchurch Tramway.
DEV Aratere in the Tory Channel, June 2018. The rail ferries operated by KiwiRail under the brand "Interisland Line" connect the networks of both the
DEV Aratere in the Tory Channel, June 2018. The rail ferries operated by KiwiRail under the brand "Interisland Line" connect the networks of both the North and South Islands.