Railway stories
Labour’s rail-heavy plan and National’s road focus could reshape funding, but both face questions over congestion relief and costs.
Bulk excavation on Albert Street has begun, bringing about 50 jobs and marking progress on New Zealand’s biggest infrastructure project.
Freight services on the Main North Line remain months away, with only 10 kilometres left to repair after the 2016 earthquake.
The funding will help keep freight and commuter services reliable, while supporting recovery works and safety upgrades across KiwiRail’s network.
About 1,600 workers could be needed at peak on Auckland's City Rail Link, with hundreds of openings for people new to work or unemployed.
Restoring the earthquake-hit Main North Line should speed up freight links between Christchurch and Picton as work continues from both ends.
Earlier-than-expected repairs will restore freight and tourist services on the Midland Line, boosting the West Coast economy after fire damage.
The State-Owned Enterprise posted an underlying operating surplus of USD $23 million, even as the Kaikoura earthquake cut revenue and hit freight.
Auckland's underground rail link has moved closer to construction, with expressions of interest sought for tunnels, stations and rail systems.
More than 100 workers have repaired the Picton-to-Grassmere section, edging the earthquake-hit Main North Line closer to reopening.
