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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.
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.