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Minister of Railways (New Zealand)
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The Minister of Railways was the minister in the government responsible for the New Zealand Railways Department 1895–1981, the New Zealand Railways Corporation 1981–1993, and New Zealand Rail Limited 1990–1993. The portfolio was established in 1895, 15 years after the Railways Department was formed, and was abolished in 1993, when New Zealand Rail Limited was privatised. Today, KiwiRail is answerable to both the Minister of State Owned Enterprises, and the Minister of Transport.
Plaque next to main entrance of Hamilton Railway Station – opened by Hon Ron Bailey, 1975
Plaque next to main entrance of Hamilton Railway Station – opened by Hon Ron Bailey, 1975
Image: Alfred Jerome Cadman (Cropped)
Image: Alfred Jerome Cadman (Cropped)
Image: Joseph Ward c. 1906
Image: Joseph Ward c. 1906
Image: William Hall Jones 2
Image: William Hall Jones 2
New Zealand Railways Department
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The New Zealand Railways Department, NZR or NZGR and often known as the "Railways", was a government department charged with owning and maintaining New Zealand's railway infrastructure and operating the railway system. The Department was created in 1880 and was corporatised on 1 April 1982 into the New Zealand Railways Corporation. Originally, railway construction and operation took place under the auspices of the former provincial governments and some private railways, before all of the provincial operations came under the central Public Works Department. The role of operating the rail network was subsequently separated from that of the network's construction. From 1895 to 1993 there was a responsible Minister, the Minister of Railways. He was often also the Minister of Public Works.
New Zealand Railways Department
New Zealand Railways Department
Engraving of a locomotive and carriages moving along the side of the Wellington Harbour toward the Hutt Valley, c.1875
Engraving of a locomotive and carriages moving along the side of the Wellington Harbour toward the Hutt Valley, c.1875
New Zealand Railways Department Head Office, Wellington, photographed circa 1905–1908 by J N Taylor.
New Zealand Railways Department Head Office, Wellington, photographed circa 1905–1908 by J N Taylor.
The AB class were introduced in 1915. Over 141 of these locomotives were introduced, from three different builders. Here preserved AB 778 hauls the Ki
The AB class were introduced in 1915. Over 141 of these locomotives were introduced, from three different builders. Here preserved AB 778 hauls the Kingston Flyer.