Govt to Spend $600m on ‘Critical’ Rail Upgrades

$600m to upgrade rail network

Rail Minister Winston Peters says a programme to replace decades-old bridges, culverts and other assets with long-lasting infrastructure is also now funded. Photo: RNZ The government will spend more than $600 million to upgrade the country's rail network as part of this year's Budget.

Budget 2025: $600m for upgrading rail network

Wellington and Auckland will see $140m to replace and upgrade their rail - but not everyone was happy to see the minister during Tuesday's announcement.

KiwiRail says metro investment will replace ageing infrastructure

Press Release – KiwiRail A $600 million investment in Budget 2025 continues strong backing for New Zealand’s rail network as a key part of New Zealand’s transport system and to support the Government’s economic growth strategy, KiwiRail Chief Executive Peter Reidy says. “KiwiRail is delighted by the announcement today that $461 million is being invested […]

Govt to spend $600m on ‘critical’ rail upgrades

The Government will tip more than $600 million into the country’s rail services, spending one minister describes as “overdue and critical”. Facing multiple...

"Narrowing the current rail network is a really big, slow and expensive project. It would require VR to invest several billion in rolling stock," says Juho Hannukainen, the train company's director of new traffic.

Upgrades to improve rail reliability

Train commuters and businesses moving goods around the country will see more reliable rail services, thanks to the Government’s investment of $604.6 million for rail upgrades and renewals through Budget 2025, Rail Minister Winston Peters and Transport Minister Chris Bishop say. “The funding provides $461 million to maintain and renew the rail freight network, and $143.6 million to replace and upgrade the Auckland and Wellington metropolitan rail…