Trains
Wellington faces gridlock as train strikes begin
Thousands of Wellington commuters are facing disruption this morning after train drivers walked off the job. More than 400 staff members for Metlink providers Transdev and Hyundai Rotem began a… Audio
Wellington train lines quiet as strike ensues
Commuters are about to start pouring into Wellington, and none of them on the region's trains. All train lines into the city have gone quiet, as workers for Metlink providers Transdev and Hyundai… Audio
Huge disruption expected in Wellington train strike
Thousands of Wellington commuters are being told they should stay home on Thursday as a train drivers' strike expected to cause huge disruption. The region's entire rail network is shut down until 2am… Audio
Union says employer can talk as Wellington train strike looms
Trains across the greater Wellington region network will come to a halt tomorrow as workers take part in a 24-hour strike. Hundreds of staff member employed by Metlink operators Transdev and Hyundai… Audio
TranzAlpine marks 30 years of scenic journeys
It's often touted as one of the most scenic train trips in the world - and this month marks the 30th anniversary of the TranzAlpine train journey. Kiwirail's celebrating that milestone with a special… Audio
Security on trains
Stu Johnstone of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union says proposed transport managers for Auckland trains are basically toothless. Audio
Aussie man rides train by hanging from windscreen wiper
The 23-year-old man is seen with his body pressed against the windscreen of the back of the train, which was travelling at 110km/h, while one hand is holding on to the windscreen wiper. Video, Audio
Rail returns between Picton and Christchurch
The track will open this week after being closed for nearly a year after the line suffered extensive damage in last November's earthquake. Video, Audio
Hamilton, Tauranga mayors weigh in on train link idea
Transport lobby group Greater Auckland has set out a bold plan for a new commuter rail network linking Auckland with Hamilton and Tauranga.
Hamilton Mayor Andrew King and Tauranga Mayor Greg… Audio
Auckland-Hamilton-Tauranga train 'different' from past ideas
Commuter trains could run between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga if a scheme proposed by transport lobbyists finds backing. Greater Auckland's Patrick Reynolds spoke with RNZ's Todd Niall. Audio
The Decimal Express
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David Parsons is on the show to talk about when decimal currency was chucked on trains and sent round the country to distribute , the 27 million new banknotes and 165 million new coins to New… Audio
Could the age of the steam train return?
Sam Mackwell, 23, is a man with a plan. He wants to bring back the sound of steam engines to Christchurch, and with it environmentally friendly commuter rail. Audio
PPP could fund damaged Gisborne railway - lobby group
A rail lobby group is pushing for a damaged section of line between Gisborne and Wairoa to be repaired, saying it wants to put its own business case forward.
Diesel engines will help environment, KiwiRail says
A move away from electric to diesel powered trains in the central North Island will help the environment, not harm it, says KiwiRail.
KiwiRail to scrap electric on main trunk line
KiwiRail will scrap its electric trains on the main trunk line between Auckland and Wellington and move to an all-diesel fleet.
New Auckland trains needed earlier than first thought
Auckland might have to stump up hundreds of million of dollars for a new fleet of commuter trains.
Auckland eyes bringing forward train order as passengers jump
Auckland ratepayers may have to stump up hundreds of millions of dollars to pay for a new train fleet, because passenger numbers are growing so quickly. Audio
Coroner calls for overhaul of KiwiRail level crossing assessments
A Coroner's report on a man fatally hit by a train has called for an overhaul of how KiwiRail determines the safety of level crossings, including collecting information on near-misses. Audio
Calls to removal level crossings in Auckland after crash
A crash at a notrious level crossing in Auckland reignites calls for all level crossings to be gone from the city. Audio
Kiwirail could mothball electrified main trunk line
The electrified section of the main trunk line between Auckland and Wellington could be mothballed. Audio