When it comes to a national rail network, we all want better than what we have now. What can be achieved, however, has to be tempered between pragmatism and dreaming. There are a small number of groups around the country mostly tied to minority political parties not in Parliament, that produce press releases and other… Continue reading Kiwirail Dreamers Unrealistic Divide and Conquer
Wellington Train Derailment Report Released
Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has released its report RO-2019-105 into the derailment of a freight train in Wellington Yard on 2 July 2019. This derailment blocked the rail lines into Wellington, and consequently made it impossible for suburban passenger trains to enter or leave the Wellington Station platforms for many hours. The findings of… Continue reading Wellington Train Derailment Report Released
No Likelihood Of Commuter Passenger Trains In Greater Christchurch For Another Generation
As is abundantly clear this site is a champion of local commuter rail services in Greater Christchurch. This issue came to the fore in the current generation when the Labour government offered $100 million to establish a commuter rail service between Christchurch and Rolleston prior to the 2017 election. The promise, however, has turned out… Continue reading No Likelihood Of Commuter Passenger Trains In Greater Christchurch For Another Generation