⏱️ 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

🚧 This Labour Weekend KiwiRail begins work on Ava Bridge in Lower Hutt, which means the walkway has to close. 🏗 We know the temporary loss of the walkway is a big thing for the community. We are working closely with Hutt City Council who will begin construction of a bigger, better and safer replacement early next year. 👷‍♀️In the meantime, please be safe. Ava Bridge will have frequent freight and passenger trains running on it day and night while its under repair. The only safe place for peop

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

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

🤝KiwiRail and Greater Wellington are working together to bring new battery electric trains to the Wairarapa and Manawatū lines from 2029. 💪They will be faster and run on a more frequent timetable, giving commuters more choice, better reliability, and all the mod cons that come with a newly built passenger train. 👷‍♀️Work to make the line ready for the new trains and increased services is also well underway. Check out the new trains in this video. | KiwiRail

7K views · 83 reactions | 磊 ‘Always first for service’ - that’s the...

3.3K views · 260 reactions | Great Journeys of New Zealand, operated by KiwiRail, are bringing the journey to you, with virtual trips along our most scenic railways. Today we take a trip on the Coastal Pacific… #stayhome | KiwiRail | Facebook

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