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All rail services in the Christchurch area likely to be restored tomorrowAll rail services in the Christchurch area are expected to be restored by tomorrow (Tuesday 7 September) following repairs to damage caused by Saturday's earthquake. |
06 - 09 - 2010 More... |
Rail links to Christchurch to be restored shortlyRail links to Christchurch from the south should be restored later today following this morning's earthquake, clearing the way for delivery of bulk drinking water if required by Civil Defence. |
04 - 09 - 2010 More... |
KiwiRail takes next step in Auckland electric train procurement processKiwiRail has today taken the next step in the procurement of new electric trains for the Auckland network advising that its Request for Proposal documentation will be available to short-listed bidders from Monday. |
03 - 09 - 2010 More... |
Support of Major Customers Encouraging for KiwiRail's FutureThe customer response to KiwiRail service level improvements and an export-led recovery in the later months of the financial year combined to provide the Board with reason to be optimistic about the future, Chairman John Spencer said today. |
01 - 09 - 2010 More... |
KiwiRail Launches Rail Safety Week With a Message To the Public – Lose a Minute, Not Your LifeAustralasian Rail Safety Week has been officially launched today by KiwiRail Chief Executive Jim Quinn, with a message to take care and obey the signs following a concerning increase in level crossing incidents. |
24 - 08 - 2010 More... |
Stratford-Okahukura Line to remain moth-balledThe Stratford-Okahukura Line (SOL) that links Taranaki with the North Island Main Trunk Line near Taumarunui will remain moth-balled for at least the next two years, KiwiRail Chief Executive Jim Quinn confirmed today. |
30 - 06 - 2010 More... |
Focus on Safety at Level Crossings goes World WideMedia Advisory - 21 June 2010The first ever International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) takes place tomorrow, 22 June 2010. New Zealand takes the lead in observing the day because of its time-zone advantage. |
21 - 06 - 2010 More... |
New commercial approach to rail can overcome the handicap of historyKiwiRail Chief Executive Jim Quinn argues that the support of customers ensures the plan unveiled last week for the revival of the rail business has every chance of proving that history doesn't have to repeat itself. |
26 - 05 - 2010 More... |
Investment in rail signals commitment to creating a sustainable businessInvestment in KiwiRail announced today signals a long-term commitment to creating a business capable of standing on its own feet financially, KiwiRail Chief Executive Jim Quinn said today. |
18 - 05 - 2010 More... |
Optimism for rail’s future despite difficult trading conditionsDespite difficult trading conditions over the first six months of the 2009-10 financial year, KiwiRail is making good progress towards a sustainable future, Chairman Jim Bolger said today. |
03 - 03 - 2010 More... |