Each year, KiwiRail carries around one million tourists on its scenic train journeys (TranzAlpine, Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific) and Interislander ferry service, collectively branded the Great Journeys of New Zealand.
KiwiRail’s vision is to become the leading health and safety organisation in New Zealand.
For more than 155 years ago, rail has played a critical role in our New Zealand’s transport system.
KiwiRail is one of New Zealand’s largest employers with proud KiwiRail staff operating in more than 50 towns and cities across the country.
Sustainability is central to KiwiRail's purpose of creating stronger connections for a better New Zealand.
The total value of rail in New Zealand is estimated to be $3.3 billion each year.
KiwiRail is one of New Zealand’s largest landowners and a significant landlord with 18,000ha of land, more than 1500 buildings and a property portfolio worth $3.6 billion.