https://wellington.gen.nz/trains https://www.silverstreamrailway.org.nz/150th-anniversary-of-the-opening-of-the-railway-to-silverstream/ Silver Stream Railway is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway to Silverstream with a special event on the 14th of December. To help us celebrate this… silverstream upper-hutt huttvalley places museumsandgalleries art trains transport Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.silverstreamrailway.org.nz/150th-anniversary-of-the-opening-of-the-railway-to-silverstream/ Silver Stream Railway 2025-12-06T00:00:00Z -41.1489813 175.0117941 Silverstream, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5019, New Zealand https://www.silverstreamrailway.org.nz/uhcc-trees-cleared-track-damage-still-to-be-fixed/ A massive weekend by our team has seen the hillside cleared of our neighbours plantation pines and most of the clear up work completed. All of this work was completed… museumsandgalleries art silverstream upper-hutt huttvalley places trains transport Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.silverstreamrailway.org.nz/uhcc-trees-cleared-track-damage-still-to-be-fixed/ Silver Stream Railway 2025-05-08T00:00:00Z https://www.silverstreamrailway.org.nz/uhcc-pine-tree-blocks-track/ We were hoping this week to make a couple of posts, one informing you about the Environment Court Case about the Silvestream Spur Reserve, the other of course advertising our… museumsandgalleries art silverstream upper-hutt huttvalley places trains transport Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.silverstreamrailway.org.nz/uhcc-pine-tree-blocks-track/ Silver Stream Railway 2025-04-30T00:00:00Z https://www.rimutaka-incline-railway.org.nz/news/ohai-railway-board-no1-update-september-2024 Ohai Railway Board No.1 update September 2024 Hugh McCracken Fri, 13 Sep 2024 - 15:07 localhistory rimutaka-railway trains transport Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.rimutaka-incline-railway.org.nz/news/ohai-railway-board-no1-update-september-2024 Rimutaka Incline Railway 2024-09-13T00:00:00Z -41.1087092 175.13162274900054 Rimutaka Incline Railway Heritage Trust, Maymorn, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/killed-by-a-tram/ On the evening of 28th May 1917, a tramcar motorman was driving his tram towards Lambton Station when a man stepped off the footpath in front of him. He sounded the gong and the man seemed to stop and stagger. He then applied the emergency brake but the man was struck by the advertisement side of the car and knocked down. The injured man was carried to the Central Hotel with the assistance of a solider. He never regained consciousness on being admitted to hospital and died at 8am the following morning. light-rail trains transport communitygroups karori places localhistory Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/killed-by-a-tram/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2024-03-07T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://eyeofthefish.org/lets-get-something-something/ It’s been a curious start to a new Government and a curious end to an old year. 2023 – don’t want to see that one... lgwm light-rail transport trains architecture blogs Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/lets-get-something-something/ Eye of the Fish 2023-12-19T00:00:00Z https://www.silverstreamrailway.org.nz/rail-safety-week-2023/ This week is Rail Safety Week in New Zealand and Australia, so we thought this would be a good opportunity to remind the community that we are part of about… museumsandgalleries art silverstream upper-hutt huttvalley places trains transport Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.silverstreamrailway.org.nz/rail-safety-week-2023/ Silver Stream Railway 2023-08-07T00:00:00Z https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/metlink-looking-forward-to-resuming-full-week-day-rail-timetable-on-thursday-2/ Metlink is looking to resume its full week-day rail timetable on Thursday 4 May following KiwiRail’s commitment to finish track inspections on Wednesday after a fix was found for its specialist equipment at the 11th hour. Metlink General Manager Samantha Gain welcomed KiwiRail’s commitment but warned that passengers were not out of the woods yet. “We have still got Tuesday and Wednesday’s reduced services to get through. We have been working with Transdev to monitor the performance of the network today (Monday 1 May) and we are adding two extra services over the remaining two days as a result. trains transport Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/metlink-looking-forward-to-resuming-full-week-day-rail-timetable-on-thursday-2/ Metlink 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/funding-for-new-passenger-trains/ trains transport Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/funding-for-new-passenger-trains/ Metlink 2023-04-29T00:00:00Z https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/kiwirail-speed-restrictions/ trains transport Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/kiwirail-speed-restrictions/ Metlink 2023-04-28T00:00:00Z https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/kiwirail-equipment-failure/ trains transport Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/kiwirail-equipment-failure/ Metlink 2023-04-28T00:00:00Z https://www.plimmerton.nz/community-projects/taupo-swamp-and-catchment-science-mural-for-the-rail-underpass/ Working with Friends of the Taupo Swamp and Catchment, Plimmerton School, scientists and advisors, under the guidance of artist teacher Margaret Tolland Plimmerton Residents’ Association is working on the production for a large mural to go opposite the new rail mural in the underpass. It will show the flora and fauna of this vital area and how science is being applied to understand and protect the swamp and catchment. art trains transport communitygroups plimmerton places Sun, 09 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.plimmerton.nz/community-projects/taupo-swamp-and-catchment-science-mural-for-the-rail-underpass/ Plimmerton Residents’ Association 2023-04-09T00:00:00Z -41.083393650000005 174.86699740421915 Plimmerton, 31, Steyne Avenue, Plimmerton, Porirua, Porirua City, Wellington, 5026, New Zealand https://talkwellington.org.nz/2023/cautionary-tales-out-of-auckland-light-rail-a-good-thing-being-done-badly/ Make no mistake, Wellington city needs mass transit. And we’re watching with alarm how Auckland, in trying to get a vital component of its own mass transit system (that their fast-growing city needs ever more desperately), is kicking itself in the leg Just in case anyone listening too closely to certain councillors: there’s no other... light-rail trains transport blogs Sat, 08 Apr 2023 00:59:10 GMT https://talkwellington.org.nz/2023/cautionary-tales-out-of-auckland-light-rail-a-good-thing-being-done-badly/ Talk Wellington 2023-04-08T00:59:10Z https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/metlink-supporting-passengers-bus-drivers-and-train-crew-with-onboard-etiquette-campaign/ A Metlink campaign aiming to create more pleasant journeys for customers and frontline staff by reminding passengers of onboard etiquette is being rolled out across its network. Metlink General Manager Samantha Gain says its launch is well timed with Metlink’s two largest operators making significant progress on recruiting new drivers through individual recruitment campaigns and newly opened pathways for immigration. buses trains transport Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/metlink-supporting-passengers-bus-drivers-and-train-crew-with-onboard-etiquette-campaign/ Metlink 2023-02-28T00:00:00Z https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2023/02/why-restoring-long-distance-passenger-rail-makes-sensefor-people-and-the-climate To cut transport emissions in our larger cities, we need to 're-imagine' car ownership as an option rather than a necessity, write Robert McLachlan and Paul Callister. trains transport kelburn places vuw education Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2023/02/why-restoring-long-distance-passenger-rail-makes-sensefor-people-and-the-climate Victoria University of Wellington 2023-02-12T00:00:00Z https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/metlink-bus-and-train-services-boosted-as-school-term-begins/ Regular weekday timetables for Metlink buses resume on Monday 30 January after the network operated on enhanced Saturday schedules for most of the month to alleviate the impact of the national driver shortage. trains transport Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/metlink-bus-and-train-services-boosted-as-school-term-begins/ Metlink 2023-01-27T00:00:00Z https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/monthly-passes-are-leaving-the-station-2/ November 2022 will be the final month of paper Rail Monthly passes. The 30-day Rail pass replaces these passes and is available to load onto your Snapper card from 7 November, for use on the Kāpiti Line from 12 November and the rest of the network from 27 November. The pass is activated on its first use and includes your bus trip to or from your local station when travelling to Wellington Station from zones 4-14. fares snapper trains transport Fri, 21 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/monthly-passes-are-leaving-the-station-2/ Metlink 2022-10-21T00:00:00Z https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/monthly-passes-are-leaving-the-station/ You can load your Snapper card with a 30-day Rail pass from 7 November. Monthly and MonthlyPlus passes will be replaced by the 30-day Rail pass. If you’re travelling to or from Wellington Station, the Snapper 30-day Rail pass will include your bus trip to or from your local train station between zones 4-14 only. Tag on and off for every journey to avoid a default fare. And remember, your Snapper payment may be checked on board the train. fares snapper trains transport Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/monthly-passes-are-leaving-the-station/ Metlink 2022-10-13T00:00:00Z https://www.rimutaka-incline-railway.org.nz/news/winter-2022-news-roundup Winter 2022 news roundup Hugh McCracken Fri, 30 Sep 2022 - 14:35 localhistory rimutaka-railway trains transport Fri, 30 Sep 2022 01:35:00 GMT https://www.rimutaka-incline-railway.org.nz/news/winter-2022-news-roundup Rimutaka Incline Railway 2022-09-30T01:35:00Z -41.1087092 175.13162274900054 Rimutaka Incline Railway Heritage Trust, Maymorn, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/planned-cancellations/ Metlink and Transdev Wellington have put in place a series of planned cancellations for the rest of this week to help manage staff shortages and bring more certainty to passengers on the region's rail network. Samantha Gain, General Manager for Metlink says her team is working around the clock to update timetables and information for passengers. "We appreciate that this is a difficult time for our passengers who have shown incredible patience and understanding towards the health and well-being of our rail staff and the important service they provide to our communities. We are working closely with Transdev Wellington to ensure we can have as many services running as possible with the number of staff available," says Ms Gain. trains transport Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/planned-cancellations/ Metlink 2022-08-31T00:00:00Z https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/greater-wellington-endorses-bold-investment-vision-for-regional-rail-services/ Greater Wellington Regional Council endorsed a bold and visionary plan for regional rail services this week. The Wellington Rail Programme Business Case, a 30-year customer-driven strategic investment plan, outlines what is required beyond current investment to help drive the region’s economic development and social wellbeing in an environmentally and socially sustainable and resilient manner. It covers the passenger services and infrastructure needed to deliver a modern transit system, and the network infrastructure required to support this system while also enabling a growing freight operation. trains transport Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/greater-wellington-endorses-bold-investment-vision-for-regional-rail-services/ Metlink 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z https://eyeofthefish.org/lgwm-decision-at-last/ Transport Minister Michael Wood blindsided Wellington this morning, with an announcement – and a definite decision – that Wellington is going to get Light Rail... lgwm light-rail transport trains architecture blogs Tue, 28 Jun 2022 23:25:52 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/lgwm-decision-at-last/ Eye of the Fish 2022-06-28T23:25:52Z https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/budget-absence-of-new-trains-surprises-and-disappoints-regional-councils/ The Budget’s failure to contribute funding for a fleet of hybrid electric trains in the lower North Island has surprised and disappointed Greater Wellington and Horizons regional councils. The trains, which are battery powered on non-electric track, were proposed by the councils in a business case paid for by Waka Kotahi. Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter and Horizons chair Rachel Keedwell said the government’s decision was, “Like the lights being turned off”. "It’s especially disappointing for commuters and surprising for our councils. But we’re not giving up,” Cr Ponter said. “When enacted, our business case will significantly reduce transport emissions while providing for population growth and the replacement of aged rolling stock.” Supported by Manawatū-Whanganui’s seven mayors, as well as the eight mayors of the Wellington region, the business case recommends a $762 million dollar investment in a fleet of 22 four-car, tri-mode trains, and associated infrastructure. electric-vehicles trains transport government regional-council Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/budget-absence-of-new-trains-surprises-and-disappoints-regional-councils/ Greater Wellington Regional Council 2022-05-19T00:00:00Z https://www.steaminc.org.nz/about-us/rail-journey-news/50th-anniversary-excursions-announced/ To celebrate our 50 years of heritage rail we are offering members, past members and the public to join us for a day trip from Wellington to Woodville and return. We are using all our locomotives and carriages and offering four options for the day. Ja 1271 & Ab 608 will be at the head of the 'Coastal Steam' , and our pair of Da's, 1410 & 1431 will head up the Wairarapa with the 'Bush Rambler'. An excursion like this has NEVER happened before! trains transport communitygroups kapiti places Fri, 06 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.steaminc.org.nz/about-us/rail-journey-news/50th-anniversary-excursions-announced/ Stream Incorporated 2022-05-06T00:00:00Z https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/easter-weekend-works-futureproofing-wellingtons-rail-network/ trains transport Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/easter-weekend-works-futureproofing-wellingtons-rail-network/ Metlink 2022-04-12T00:00:00Z https://wellingtoncommuter.nz/how-to-fix-a-transport-business-case-for-rail-part-4-bait-and-switch-change-the-decision-for-rail-later/ In 2006, the SKM Stage 3 Report recommended a Do Minimum “Base Case” based on replacing the old English Electric EMUs with refurbished Ganz-Mavag EMUs. In 2010, the GWRC then announced that new Matangi EMUs would operate on the Johnsonville Line.… Read more ... johnsonville matangi places trains transport blogs Wed, 06 Apr 2022 22:25:30 GMT https://wellingtoncommuter.nz/how-to-fix-a-transport-business-case-for-rail-part-4-bait-and-switch-change-the-decision-for-rail-later/ Wellington Commuter 2022-04-06T22:25:30Z https://wellingtoncommuter.nz/how-to-fix-a-transport-business-case-for-rail-part-1-jack-up-the-rail-option-bcr/ The SKM Stage 3 Report recommended keeping the Johnsonville Line because no bus Scenario had a better Benefit Cost Ratio But the SKM Stage 3 Report recommended “Base Case” excluded the cost of buying any replacement EMU trains and other costs as well Excluding these costs hid that the Bus-On-Street Scenario had the best Benefit Cost Ratio This post follows The North Wellington Public Transport Study (2006) which is the introduction this series of posts on “How to Fix a Transport Business Case for Rail” and will focus on how the “Do Minimum” Rail Base Case Benefit Cost Ratio was fixed in the SKM Stage 3 Report to help it come first.… Read more ... johnsonville trains places transport blogs Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://wellingtoncommuter.nz/how-to-fix-a-transport-business-case-for-rail-part-1-jack-up-the-rail-option-bcr/ Wellington Commuter 2022-04-06T00:00:00Z https://www.rimutaka-incline-railway.org.nz/news/carriage-a1328-restoration-progress-february-2022 Carriage A1328 restoration progress February 2022 Hugh McCracken Fri, 11 Feb 2022 - 14:11 localhistory rimutaka-railway trains transport Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:11:44 GMT https://www.rimutaka-incline-railway.org.nz/news/carriage-a1328-restoration-progress-february-2022 Rimutaka Incline Railway 2022-02-11T01:11:44Z -41.1087092 175.13162274900054 Rimutaka Incline Railway Heritage Trust, Maymorn, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/hard-work-keeps-rail-improvements-on-track/ Metlink is showing its gratitude to Kiwirail and its passengers for their patience, while work went ahead on the Wellington rail network over Summer. Daran Ponter, Greater Wellington Council Chair, said Kiwirail should be proud of its efforts to improve the network’s safety, performance, and sustainability. “I’d like to thank those who worked so diligently on the network during a time when the majority of us were enjoying a break from work,” Ponter said. “I hope they take satisfaction from knowing that commuters will reap the benefits of their hard work now and in the future.” On Boxing Day, work started at Plimmerton Station to build an additional platform, realign the tracks, and enhance safety measures at Steyne and Pascoe Avenue level crossings. trains transport Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/news/hard-work-keeps-rail-improvements-on-track/ Metlink 2022-02-04T00:00:00Z https://talkwellington.org.nz/2022/light-rail-in-auckland-should-wellington-be-afraid/ It’s only January and already the blockbuster announcement of the year: finally, grownup-city mass transit for our largest metropolitan centre! But a lot of smart people have made a lot of weird decisions in there… could Wellington experience similar weird? So after an interminable-feeling period of cluster-shemozzle uber-bungle, it was Officially Declared: Auckland will get... light-rail trains transport blogs Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://talkwellington.org.nz/2022/light-rail-in-auckland-should-wellington-be-afraid/ Talk Wellington 2022-02-02T00:00:00Z