Protection Requests

Your Permit to Enter must be approved prior to submitting a Protection Request Form (PRF) or a Track Access Request (TAR). These requests ensure the correct protection is arranged for your activity.

Submit PRF / TARs directly to the Protection Planner via the details listed on your Permit to Enter.

Protection Requests must be submitted four weeks in advance.

KiwiRail requires eight to twelve weeks’ notice where a Block of Line (BOL) is required to complete the works.

Track Access Requests:

Northland Track Access Request - PTARS Portal
Submitted via Permit Portal

Auckland Protection Request Form
Submitted to AucklandAccess@kiwirail.co.nz
(Complete a PRF for all Block of Line works)

Auckland Track Access Request
Submitted to AucklandAccess@kiwirail.co.nz
(Complete a TAR for all non Block of Line works/ BAU)

Central North Island Track Access Request
Submitted to Northislandaccess@kiwirail.co.nz 

Wellington Track Access Request - Old PTE
Submitted to Wellingtonmetro.access@kiwirail.co.nz 

Wellington Track Access Request - PTARS Portal
Submitted via Permit Portal

South Island Track Access Request
Submitted to Southisland.access@kiwirail.co.nz