Trains
Napier-Gisborne rail plans overdue
Hawke's Bay authorities insist restoring part of the defunct Napier-Gisborne railway line is realistic, even though the scheme is at least a year overdue and no work has been done on it so far.
Pay talks to continue for rail workers
Talks will resume on Monday to try to settle differences that led to a train strike in Wellington last week.
Wellington on track for more train strikes
The industrial dispute between the Rail and Maritime Transport Union and the company running the trains seems to be hardening, with each side accusing the other of lying and bullying. Audio
'They want us to go lower wage' - union boss on Wellington train strike
The union behind the strike wants better working conditions - something they say they've been trying to negotiate since May. General Secretary of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union Wayne Butson… Audio
Wellington hits road as train strike begins
How has the Wellington train drivers' strike affected Wellington? RNZ reporter Emma Hatton is out on the city streets and joins us with the latest. Audio
Wellington strike couldn't be stopped - Transdev
As commuter chaos descends upon Wellington, authorities are urging anyone who hasn't yet left home not to take their car into the city. Metlink operator Transdev had hoped to avoid the strike action… Audio
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
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.