#TrainNews: Metlink has confirmed that all locomotives and carriage units damaged during February’s severe weather have now been repaired and are back in service

#TrainNews: Auckland Transport's AM198 returned to the rails last week.

@YT_JoshTransit on X shared some photos and a video of the refurbished interior this week.

Onboard carpets, seats and seat backs have been replaced.

Plans for luxury NZ train service reignited After nine years in abeyance, plans for an Orient Express-style luxury train service could be on the cards again with backing from a large Chinese state-owned t...

#TrainNews: After nine years in abeyance, plans for an Orient Express-style luxury train service could be on the cards again with backing from a large Chinese state-owned travel enterprise.

Via BusinessDesk: businessdesk.co.nz/article/infr...

#TrainNews: AM144 which has been at the Wellington paint shop since late 2025 has finally returned to Auckland with the unit now wearing Auckland Transport’s ‘Shore Blue’ and an updated livery design.

PICS @kiwimusiclover on X.

#TrainNews: Glenbrook Vintage Railway has released a statement thanking supporters and the community following the hospitalisation of one person who was involved in an explosion in the engine compartment of a steam train on Sunday.

#TrainNews: The Crusaders have shared photos of the Crusaders Express, which will take passengers from Rolleston and Rangiora Stations to Christchurch on game day.

Passengers will disembark via a pop-up ramp at Pilgrim Place, 1km from the Stadium.

MORE: crusaders.co.nz/latest/news/...

All aboard the ‘Crusaders Express’: Fans can take train to new covered stadium The rail service will run from Rolleston and Rangiora for various Super Rugby games.

#TrainNews: Trains will be running for fans going to watch the Crusaders play at Christchurch’s new stadium.

The Crusaders Express will offer return services from Rolleston and Rangiora on April 24 to Te Kaha, disembarking at Moorhouse Ave.

Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christchu...

Buses but no trains for Easter and Anzac weekend rail upgrades Wellington rail network upgrades continue over the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends, with buses to replace train services on the Kāpiti, Hutt Valley, Johnsonville and Wairarapa lines. From Fri...

#TrainNews: Wellington rail network upgrades continue over the Easter and Anzac Day long weekends, with buses to replace train services on the Kāpiti, Hutt Valley, Johnsonville and Wairarapa lines.

Via Scoop: wellington.scoop.co.nz?p=178558

Te Huia - what comes next? Te Huia, the regional train between Hamilton and Auckland, has been given a one-year life extension. But it needs more bums on seats to ensure it becomes permanent. Read on for more.

#TrainNews: Te Huia, the regional train between Hamilton and Auckland, has been given a one-year life extension. But it needs more bums on seats to ensure it becomes permanent.

By @darrendavis.bsky.social via Adventures in Transitland: adventuresintransitland.substack.com/p/te-huia-wh...

The Hidden Details of AT's CRL Timetable Test - Greater Auckland A close look at the CRL timetable Auckland Transport tested in January reveals some useful insights – and some concerning details for passengers.

#TrainNews: Auckland Transport tested their planned City Rail Link timetable in January, and it wasn’t a success. We know they plan to make some changes before their next test run in April.

Via @greaterauckland.bsky.social: www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2026/03/10/t...

Seven train carriages damaged in incident during recent storm sidelines Wairarapa Line Repairs are under way on the carriages but it will take until the end of March for them all to be back in service.

#TrainNews: Repairs are under way on seven train carriages damaged in an incident during a recent storm.

Via The Post: www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

#TrainNews: In reply to an OIA request, KiwiRail has confirmed that investigations are being undertaken to determine if DL locomotives can operate Te Huia at 100km/h instead of the present 80km/h limit.

#TrainNews: Waikato Regional Council has included $550,000 in their draft budget for 2026/27 for a business case to investigate options for replacing rolling stock for Te Huia.

Councillors were also keen to increase Te Huia fare revenue for the remainder of the trial.

Collapsed Metlink train parts provider still owes employees wages Mechanical engineer Baljeet Singh was waiting for four week’s wages and a months’ worth of annual leave. Quality assurance engineer Navid Pour hadn’t been paid for two months.

#TrainNews: Navid Pour and Baljeet Singh are still owed wages after their employer and Metlink parts supplier Trovon collapsed late last year.

Via 1News: www.1news.co.nz/2026/02/25/c...

#TrainNews: Auckland Transport’s AM144 which has been in the Wellington paint workshops since late last year has emerged sporting AT’s Shore Blue livery.

The Shore Blue livery also features AT’s Tangaroa elements.

Image Credit: @tfg.nz

#BREAKING #TrainNews: Waikato Regional Council has voted to continue the Waikato-Auckland Te Huia passenger train trial.

The decision was made in an 11-2 vote, with one abstention.

Train passengers to disembark by ramp near Moorhouse Ave for Christchurch’s April stadium opening There won’t be a central Christchurch train platform in time for the new stadium’s opening, but the company behind an Events Express train has a solution.

#TrainNews: There won’t be a central Christchurch train platform built in time for the city’s new stadium opening, but the company behind an Events Express train has a solution. Passengers will disembark onto Pilgrim Place, using a ramp similar to those used on planes.

#TrainNews: Mainland Rail has had its fourth carriage come online, which has increased operating capacity to 204 seats.

The carriages are known as the S class and previously served the Capital Connection.

#BREAKING #TrainNews: Waikato Regional Council has today welcomed the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Board’s decision to support a 12-month extension of the Waikato-Auckland Te Huia trial.

#TrainNews: A Glenbrook Vintage Railway spokesperson has confirmed to NZ Transit Buzz that the pilot service is planned to be a one-day-only trip, which will bring passengers from Auckland/Hamilton to Tauranga and return.

#TrainNews: UPDATE @ 1:59 pm - The evening Wellington to Palmerston North Capital Connection’s service on February 16 has been reinstated and will run as normal on February 17.

#TrainNews: The Capital Connection’s services on February 16 have been suspended due to weather impacting the Lower North Island.

The Capital Connection Commuters page has also advised there will be no metro services until at least 10am on the 16th.

Metlink pulls 11 trains out of service as parts supplier collapses Australian parts supplier Trovon Australia has gone out of business.

#TrainNews: Wellington's Metlink has to pull 11 of its Matangi trains out of service after an Australian parts supplier went out of business.

But officials said that would not affect current train services.

Via RNZ: www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/586...

Tiare on X: "THREAD: A few months ago, I got curious about the new trains coming to the Lower North Island and sent an OIA to see if they had done any work to investigate if additional orders could be placed for other parts of the network, like Te Huia. Turns out, this was investigated! ⬇️" / X THREAD: A few months ago, I got curious about the new trains coming to the Lower North Island and sent an OIA to see if they had done any work to investigate if additional orders could be placed for other parts of the network, like Te Huia. Turns out, this was investigated! ⬇️

#TrainNews: @Tiare_MP on X has revealed details from an Official Information Act request around the Waikato Regional Council investigating 'tagging' onto the lower north island train order for a replacement fleet for Te Huia.

MORE: x.com/Tiare_MP/sta...

A wishlist for Te Huia’s timetable adds more options Better Passenger Transport New Zealand says if Te Huia is granted an extension it would need to find more passengers, and give them more options.

#TrainNews: Better Passenger Transport New Zealand has put together its wishlist for Hamilton’s Te Huia rail service, saying if it does get the green light to continue it could add a few extra options.

Via Waikato Times: www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/3609...

New boarding platform opens for Gisborne’s vintage steam train Wa165 has already carried cruise guests and public riders from the site.

#TrainNews: Passengers have a new spot from which to get onboard Gisborne’s iconic steam locomotive Wa165 at the Grey St railway yards.

Via NZ Herald: www.nzherald.co.nz/gisborne-her...

Phantom Billstickers creates hand-painted train mural for AT's Mix Your Go - stoppress.co.nz Phantom Billstickers has partnered with Auckland Transport, MBM and Federation to deliver a experiential activation for Mix Your Go.

#TrainNews: Phantom Billstickers has partnered with Auckland Transport, MBM and Federation to convert a corner site on Karangahape Road into a full-scale, hand-painted AT locomotive.

Via StopPress: stoppress.co.nz/campaigns/ph...

#TrainNews: Due to track issue between Newmarket and Waitematā Stations, there will be no trains running between the two stations on February 10.

The Western and Southern lines will terminate at Newmarket and run to a 20 minute frequency.

#TrainNews: Auckland Transport have begun replacing the on train safety information with updated posters with information about emergency tunnel egress procedures related to the City Rail Link tunnels.

Passengers evacuated after Auckland train routed onto wrong track Twenty-four passengers were stranded on board for around two hours before being evacuated after the electric train ran onto non-electrified sections of rail track.

#TrainNews: Auckland rail operators have launched an investigation into how an electric passenger train entered a non-electrified section of line, damaging overhead cables and throwing services into chaos for much of Monday.

Via 1News: www.1news.co.nz/2026/02/04/p...