What Government Plans Mean for Rail

Government plans released over the past few months signal rocky times ahead for our rail network. Let's unpack why.

3/26/20241 min read

yellow and blue train on rail tracks under cloudy sky during daytime
yellow and blue train on rail tracks under cloudy sky during daytime

The Coalition government has given a clear indication as to where it sees rail going in the future and it’s not good news for transport choice, resilience or the environment in New Zealand. The good news is that there’s still time to change direction.

As with most policy documents, the devil is in the detail. This article scans the key policy announcements to highlight areas that have the most impact on our rail network and services.

Read the full article here.