Region Protection Requests

Protection Requests - (Following PtE Issuance)

Your Permit to Enter (PtE) must be approved before you submit a Protection Request Form (PRF) or Track Access Request (TAR).
These requests allow KiwiRail to arrange the protection required for your activity.

Protection requirements and submission details are included on your approved PtE.

Track Access:

Auckland Metro:

Business as Usual (BAU)

BAU Protection Requests must be submitted at least 4 weeks before the planned works.

Complete the following form: AM Protection Request Form

Submit completed form to: AucklandAccess@kiwirail.co.nz

(Complete an application below for all Major Block of Line works)

Works requiring a Block of Line (BoL) require a minimum 12 weeks' notice to allow planning and coordination.

Block of Line Works: Auckland BoL Requests

Northland:

Northland Track Access Request 
Submitted to NorthlandAccess@kiwirail.co.nz 

Central North Island:

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

Wellington Metro:

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

Wellington Track Access Request - PTARS Portal
Submitted via Permit Portal

South Island:

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