The rail corridor – the land that the rail tracks run along – is out of bounds to the public to ensure your safety. Trains run on our network 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are heavy, fast, and take a long time to stop.
If you need to access the rail corridor or carry out certain activities immediately next to it, you must apply to KiwiRail for permission.
This permission may include a Permit to Enter. Please note that notice periods for a Permit to Enter vary depending on the works being undertaken.
In some situations, in addition to a Permit to Enter, you may require a either a Site Safety Permit or Yard Permit when working on KiwiRail sites.
Your access may require a licenced, approved Rail Protection Officer (RPO) to be present during the work.
For safety reasons, all rail protection is booked and managed by KiwiRail National Protection Team
Please contact us if you require clarity on any of the following links. We are happy to offer assistance
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For more information on how to apply for a permit, click here.