⏱️ Introducing our new series, Trains Explained, where we challenge one of our team members to explain something technical or complicated in less than 60 seconds. ☀️ During summer, hot weather can impact our track, sometimes leading to heat-related speed restrictions on sections of the network. 👷‍♂️ Hear from Paul Burke, Asset Engineer for Auckland Metro, as he explains how higher temperatures affect steel rails and the steps we take to prevent it. | KiwiRail

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473 reactions · 28 shares | Test trains are running through the City Rail Link tunnels, meaning we're a step closer to a more connected Auckland. ⚡ With every test, we're ensuring a seamless, safe and reliable journey for all passengers when the CRL opens. We know you're keen to try it out - we're working hard alongside City Rail Link and KiwiRail to get your new rail network ready for launch in 2026! | Auckland Transport | Facebook

KiwiRail moves around 19 million tonnes of freight each year. To help Aotearoa meet its climate change targets, we’re working hard to lift that number. Not only is rail a more sustainable way to move freight, the true value of rail is estimated to be worth up to $2.1billion dollars every year. Watch more about the value of rail. | KiwiRail

9K views · 158 reactions |  Most nights and long weekends through all weather KiwiRail teams are working to maintain and build a rail network that can support faster, more frequent and more reliable trains.  We know it can be annoying for our rail neighbours, but we can get the most work done at night. ‍♂️ See Thomas, talking about why KiwiRail works at night and what type of work gets done. | KiwiRail | Facebook

Our final video of the KiwiRail Scenic Journey trilogy is the TranzAlpine and includes all the best footage that wasn’t featured in the TV commercial. For those that don’t know, the majestic TranzAlpine train roams the rugged mountain terrain of the Southern Alps as it travels from coast to coast through the heart of New Zealand’s South Island. This is a journey that is all about the journey and the majority of passengers ride both ways, returning to Christchurch in the early evening to paw thro

11K views · 231 reactions | Congratulations to Great Journeys NZ on...