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#LocomotiveNews: KiwiRail has assisted Mainline Steam in relocating Ja1275 from storage at Glenbrook Vintage Railway to Mainline Steam's Mercer yard.
Ja1275 is the first piece of Mainline Steam equipment to cross the newly installed connection to the national rail network.
Ja1275 is the first piece of Mainline Steam equipment to cross the newly installed connection to the national rail network.
November 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM
#LocomotiveNews: KiwiRail has assisted Mainline Steam in relocating Ja1275 from storage at Glenbrook Vintage Railway to Mainline Steam's Mercer yard.
Ja1275 is the first piece of Mainline Steam equipment to cross the newly installed connection to the national rail network.
Ja1275 is the first piece of Mainline Steam equipment to cross the newly installed connection to the national rail network.
#BusNews: Auckland Transport has shared a photo of a bus on Albert Street with a group of CRL workers onboard, who were the first passengers on the trial drive Tuesday morning.
Buses return to Albert Street from November 29.
Buses return to Albert Street from November 29.
November 25, 2025 at 12:15 AM
#BusNews: Auckland Transport has shared a photo of a bus on Albert Street with a group of CRL workers onboard, who were the first passengers on the trial drive Tuesday morning.
Buses return to Albert Street from November 29.
Buses return to Albert Street from November 29.
#BusNews: There are timetable changes for routes 1 & 4 of Nelson's eBus service effective December 1.
R1 sees an additional inbound service: 6.22 am from Berryfield to Nelson.
R1 will also see arrival times change by 4–11 minutes, depending on your stop.
R1 sees an additional inbound service: 6.22 am from Berryfield to Nelson.
R1 will also see arrival times change by 4–11 minutes, depending on your stop.
November 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
#BusNews: There are timetable changes for routes 1 & 4 of Nelson's eBus service effective December 1.
R1 sees an additional inbound service: 6.22 am from Berryfield to Nelson.
R1 will also see arrival times change by 4–11 minutes, depending on your stop.
R1 sees an additional inbound service: 6.22 am from Berryfield to Nelson.
R1 will also see arrival times change by 4–11 minutes, depending on your stop.
#RailNews: KiwiRail has indicated in their freight rail update to clients that the 2025/26 Christmas block of line in Auckland 'signals the end of the planned major blocks in preparation for CRL'.
MORE: www.kiwirailfreight.co.nz/news-and-med...
MORE: www.kiwirailfreight.co.nz/news-and-med...
November 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
#RailNews: KiwiRail has indicated in their freight rail update to clients that the 2025/26 Christmas block of line in Auckland 'signals the end of the planned major blocks in preparation for CRL'.
MORE: www.kiwirailfreight.co.nz/news-and-med...
MORE: www.kiwirailfreight.co.nz/news-and-med...
#CableCarNews: Ambitious plans to re-establish the Mornington cable car line have been greeted with interest by a national organisation.
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/the-star/add...
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/the-star/add...
Added support for reviving Mornington cable car
Heritage dreamers hope vintage carriages could one day serve both sightseers and commuters. Ambitious plans to re-establish the Mornington cable...
www.odt.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#CableCarNews: Ambitious plans to re-establish the Mornington cable car line have been greeted with interest by a national organisation.
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/the-star/add...
Via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/the-star/add...
#CRLNews: Auckland Transport has shared a timelapse video captured inside Waitematā Station showing the high-frequency timetable testing completed over the weekend.
AT also mentioned that in 2026, they will be testing the timetable network-wide.
AT also mentioned that in 2026, they will be testing the timetable network-wide.
November 24, 2025 at 1:46 AM
#CRLNews: Auckland Transport has shared a timelapse video captured inside Waitematā Station showing the high-frequency timetable testing completed over the weekend.
AT also mentioned that in 2026, they will be testing the timetable network-wide.
AT also mentioned that in 2026, they will be testing the timetable network-wide.
#TramNews: Examiners from Wellington Tramways Museum recently travelled to Whanganui Tramways to assess the qualifications of the group's latest intake of tram drivers.
Whanganui Tramways welcomed a total of four new volunteers to the tramline operation
Whanganui Tramways welcomed a total of four new volunteers to the tramline operation
November 24, 2025 at 1:35 AM
#TramNews: Examiners from Wellington Tramways Museum recently travelled to Whanganui Tramways to assess the qualifications of the group's latest intake of tram drivers.
Whanganui Tramways welcomed a total of four new volunteers to the tramline operation
Whanganui Tramways welcomed a total of four new volunteers to the tramline operation
#CableCarNews: A gondola system designed to overcome Queenstown’s road congestion could have two lines — connecting the town centre to both the airport and the Ladies Mile.
Paywalled via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/regions/quee...
Paywalled via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/regions/quee...
Gondola may have two lines
A gondola system designed to overcome Queenstown’s road congestion could have two lines — connecting the town centre to both the airport and the...
www.odt.co.nz
November 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
#CableCarNews: A gondola system designed to overcome Queenstown’s road congestion could have two lines — connecting the town centre to both the airport and the Ladies Mile.
Paywalled via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/regions/quee...
Paywalled via Otago Daily Times: www.odt.co.nz/regions/quee...
#RailNews: Auckland Transport shared photos of the pedestrian bridge construction at Takaanini and Te Mahia stations.
At Takaanini, crews have installed temporary sheet piles and adjusted the Footpaths on Maru Road.
At Te Mahia, teams started piling in the central platform.
At Takaanini, crews have installed temporary sheet piles and adjusted the Footpaths on Maru Road.
At Te Mahia, teams started piling in the central platform.
November 23, 2025 at 11:55 PM
#RailNews: Auckland Transport shared photos of the pedestrian bridge construction at Takaanini and Te Mahia stations.
At Takaanini, crews have installed temporary sheet piles and adjusted the Footpaths on Maru Road.
At Te Mahia, teams started piling in the central platform.
At Takaanini, crews have installed temporary sheet piles and adjusted the Footpaths on Maru Road.
At Te Mahia, teams started piling in the central platform.
#StationNews: New turnouts have been installed at Henderson Station in the future track layout position for the stations new bay platform.
Platform edging and new overhead masts have been installed into position also.
Platform edging and new overhead masts have been installed into position also.
November 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
#StationNews: New turnouts have been installed at Henderson Station in the future track layout position for the stations new bay platform.
Platform edging and new overhead masts have been installed into position also.
Platform edging and new overhead masts have been installed into position also.
#TransportNews: We’re rapidly approaching the end of the year and it’s been a while since we last looked at what was happened with public transport ridership so it’s time to take a look again.
Via @greaterauckland.bsky.social: www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/24/2...
Via @greaterauckland.bsky.social: www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/24/2...
2025 Public Transport Ridership Update - Greater Auckland
We’re rapidly approaching the end of the year and it’s been a while
www.greaterauckland.org.nz
November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#TransportNews: We’re rapidly approaching the end of the year and it’s been a while since we last looked at what was happened with public transport ridership so it’s time to take a look again.
Via @greaterauckland.bsky.social: www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/24/2...
Via @greaterauckland.bsky.social: www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2025/11/24/2...
#BusNews: An on-demand public transport service in Hastings is to end after failing to hit targets.
The review found that 40% of the kilometres the vans had travelled up to 2024 had been while they were empty.
Via 1News: www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
The review found that 40% of the kilometres the vans had travelled up to 2024 had been while they were empty.
Via 1News: www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
Cost blowout ends on-demand public transport trial in Hastings
Figures show the underperforming MyWay service was costing the council 159% more to operate than if it had kept its original bus routes.
www.1news.co.nz
November 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
#BusNews: An on-demand public transport service in Hastings is to end after failing to hit targets.
The review found that 40% of the kilometres the vans had travelled up to 2024 had been while they were empty.
Via 1News: www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
The review found that 40% of the kilometres the vans had travelled up to 2024 had been while they were empty.
Via 1News: www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/21/c...
#RailNews: The case for privately-run passenger rail in Greater Christchurch for major events appears to be stacking up, with private investors, the city council and KiwiRail keenly involved.
Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Case for Christchurch ‘Events Express’ train stacking up
Mainland Rail has been working closely with private investors, the council and KiwiRail on bringing commuter rail to Christchurch events.
www.thepress.co.nz
November 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
#RailNews: The case for privately-run passenger rail in Greater Christchurch for major events appears to be stacking up, with private investors, the city council and KiwiRail keenly involved.
Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Via The Press: www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
#CRLNews: Over the 22 & 23rd of November City Rail Link completed further high frequency testing through the CRL tunnels, during this testing train managers were onboard to simulate the opening and closing of doors during standard operations once CRL opens.
November 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM
#CRLNews: Over the 22 & 23rd of November City Rail Link completed further high frequency testing through the CRL tunnels, during this testing train managers were onboard to simulate the opening and closing of doors during standard operations once CRL opens.
#RailNews: Masterton’s miniature railway holds a special place in the hearts of many and a $25,000 boost from Mitre 10 aims to have the trains chugging for another 50 years.
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Park’s island railway gets helping hand
Masterton’s miniature railway holds a special place in the hearts of many and a $25,000 boost from Mitre 10 aims to have the trains chugging for another 50 years.
www.thepost.co.nz
November 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
#RailNews: Masterton’s miniature railway holds a special place in the hearts of many and a $25,000 boost from Mitre 10 aims to have the trains chugging for another 50 years.
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3608...
#StationNews: Metlink has installed wheel stoppers to keep paths clear at Takapu Road Station.
Works are also underway at Paremata Station to repair a retaining wall and add two extra parking spaces.
Mana Station received new fencing and safer walkways.
Works are also underway at Paremata Station to repair a retaining wall and add two extra parking spaces.
Mana Station received new fencing and safer walkways.
November 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
#StationNews: Metlink has installed wheel stoppers to keep paths clear at Takapu Road Station.
Works are also underway at Paremata Station to repair a retaining wall and add two extra parking spaces.
Mana Station received new fencing and safer walkways.
Works are also underway at Paremata Station to repair a retaining wall and add two extra parking spaces.
Mana Station received new fencing and safer walkways.
#FerryNews: Auckland has become the first city in New Zealand to commission a Megawatt Charging System for electric ferries.
The new infrastructure, located at Half Moon Bay, forms part of a wider electrification programme.
Via ChannelLife: channellife.co.nz/story/auckla...
The new infrastructure, located at Half Moon Bay, forms part of a wider electrification programme.
Via ChannelLife: channellife.co.nz/story/auckla...
Auckland launches New Zealand’s first megawatt charger for ferries
Auckland unveils New Zealand’s first Megawatt Charging System at Half Moon Bay, enabling rapid charging for electric ferries to cut 15,000 tonnes of CO2 yearly.
channellife.co.nz
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
#FerryNews: Auckland has become the first city in New Zealand to commission a Megawatt Charging System for electric ferries.
The new infrastructure, located at Half Moon Bay, forms part of a wider electrification programme.
Via ChannelLife: channellife.co.nz/story/auckla...
The new infrastructure, located at Half Moon Bay, forms part of a wider electrification programme.
Via ChannelLife: channellife.co.nz/story/auckla...
#TransportNews: Inside this edition: Henderson Station platform works progress, Auckland Transport gets festive and Locomotive Josephine gets a fresh set of pinstripes.
Read the Weekly Review though the link in our bio now.
Read the Weekly Review though the link in our bio now.
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
#TransportNews: Inside this edition: Henderson Station platform works progress, Auckland Transport gets festive and Locomotive Josephine gets a fresh set of pinstripes.
Read the Weekly Review though the link in our bio now.
Read the Weekly Review though the link in our bio now.
#RailNews: An engineer's report on the damage to the Tinwald Viaduct after a crash in June says another impact would heighten the risk of the bridge collapsing.
Via The Ashburton Courier: www.odt.co.nz/star-news/st...
Via The Ashburton Courier: www.odt.co.nz/star-news/st...
Viaduct collapse risk revealed
An engineer's report on the damage to the Tinwald Viaduct after a crash in June says another impact would heighten the risk of the bridge collapsing.
www.odt.co.nz
November 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
#RailNews: An engineer's report on the damage to the Tinwald Viaduct after a crash in June says another impact would heighten the risk of the bridge collapsing.
Via The Ashburton Courier: www.odt.co.nz/star-news/st...
Via The Ashburton Courier: www.odt.co.nz/star-news/st...
#StationNews: More than 60 pieces of art from local school students now take pride of place on a new mural at Homai Station.
The mural stretches alongside the new accessible ramp leading from Browns Road to the station platform.
The mural stretches alongside the new accessible ramp leading from Browns Road to the station platform.
November 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM
#StationNews: More than 60 pieces of art from local school students now take pride of place on a new mural at Homai Station.
The mural stretches alongside the new accessible ramp leading from Browns Road to the station platform.
The mural stretches alongside the new accessible ramp leading from Browns Road to the station platform.
#StationNews: The new park and ride at Petone Station is to be chip-sealed on Friday with line marking, sign installation and stormwater works to start the following week.
The car park will be available from December until 2031 to support the Melling station closure
The car park will be available from December until 2031 to support the Melling station closure
November 20, 2025 at 2:11 AM
#StationNews: The new park and ride at Petone Station is to be chip-sealed on Friday with line marking, sign installation and stormwater works to start the following week.
The car park will be available from December until 2031 to support the Melling station closure
The car park will be available from December until 2031 to support the Melling station closure
#RailNews: Dunedin Railways have had to adjust their Twilight Trains departure to leave at 6 pm due to a schedule change from KiwiRail.
Passengers who stop at the Arc Brewery will arrive at 6.50 pm and will return on the train at 8.20 pm.
Passengers who stop at the Arc Brewery will arrive at 6.50 pm and will return on the train at 8.20 pm.
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 AM
#RailNews: Dunedin Railways have had to adjust their Twilight Trains departure to leave at 6 pm due to a schedule change from KiwiRail.
Passengers who stop at the Arc Brewery will arrive at 6.50 pm and will return on the train at 8.20 pm.
Passengers who stop at the Arc Brewery will arrive at 6.50 pm and will return on the train at 8.20 pm.
#BusNews: Auckland Transport has announced details of a number of West Auckland bus improvements to the 152, 154, 171, 172 and 191.
*Route 15 replaces most of but 154 no longer runs on Solar, Pisces or Sunvue Road.
*Route 17 replaces 172.
*Route 15 replaces most of but 154 no longer runs on Solar, Pisces or Sunvue Road.
*Route 17 replaces 172.
November 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM
#BusNews: Auckland Transport has announced details of a number of West Auckland bus improvements to the 152, 154, 171, 172 and 191.
*Route 15 replaces most of but 154 no longer runs on Solar, Pisces or Sunvue Road.
*Route 17 replaces 172.
*Route 15 replaces most of but 154 no longer runs on Solar, Pisces or Sunvue Road.
*Route 17 replaces 172.
#LocomotiveNews: Locomotive Josephine at the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum has reinstated Josephine’s 1925 pinstripes.
The stripes were repainted by Portobello sign writer Shem Sutherland.
The stripes were repainted by Portobello sign writer Shem Sutherland.
November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
#LocomotiveNews: Locomotive Josephine at the Toitū Otago Settlers Museum has reinstated Josephine’s 1925 pinstripes.
The stripes were repainted by Portobello sign writer Shem Sutherland.
The stripes were repainted by Portobello sign writer Shem Sutherland.