First phase of KiwiRail digitalisation programme goes live

First phase of KiwiRail digitalisation programme goes live

NEW ZEALAND: An Alstom Iconis Traffic Management System has gone live on the Wairarapa Line, as the first step in a major digitalisation programme which will eventually see KiwiRail manage its entire network from two control centres in Wellington and Auckland.

KiwiRail's tourism division 'exceeding expectations' with new offerings

'The Southerner Returns' offers passengers the opportunity to travel between Christchurch and Dunedine. Image: Great Journeys New ZealandThe tourism division of KiwiRail, Great Journeys New Zealand, is “exceeding sales expectations” with its premium tours, regional rail packages and new Scenic Plus premium dining experiences.   So far this financial year, the rail company has transported approximately 190,000 passengers.   This is about 82 per c…