Project iRex turnaround time modelling
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From: James Robinson
Dear KiwiRail,
The publicly available Kiwirail Board Deep Dive (from May 2023) notes that rail enabled ferries are expected to have longer loading/turnaround times than RoPax ferries.
I would like to request the following information relating to the irex project under the OIA:
a). Any report/document with modelling outcomes for the 2 scenarios that was used to draw that conclusion in the board deep dive.
b). Any other reports with modelled loading times for rail enabled or RoPax ferries, received by kiwirail after 1 Dec 2022.
I understand from media reports that Kiwirail was targeting either a 60, 80, or 120 minute turnaround time (depending on seasonal demand). Should the modelling suggest these turnaround times could not be met with either option, I would like to request additional information relating to how Kiwirail responded to that.
As such, if it exists, I would also like to request:
c). Confirmation of whether or not the terminal design was changed after modelling was received, to enable a 60/80/120 minute turnaround window, and if so any estimates held by Kiwirail of the cost implications of the change in design.
D). Confirmation of whether or not the ability to meet the planned turnaround time (and hence stick to the planned sailing schedule) was accounted for in subsequent NPV calculations used for the project.
Yours faithfully,
James Robinson
From: Laura Ratuva
KiwiRail
Kia ora James
I acknowledge receipt of your official information request dated 15 July 2024, for information on Project iRex turnaround time modelling.
We received your request on 15 July 2024, and will endeavour to respond to your request as soon as possible and in any event no later than 12 August 2024, i.e. the 20 working days after the day your request was received. If we are unable to respond to your request by then, we will notify you of an extension of that timeframe.
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Ngā mihi
Laura
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From: Laura Ratuva
KiwiRail
Kia ora James
I refer to your official information request dated 15 July 2024, for
information on Project iReX turnaround time modelling.
The OIA requires that we advise you of our decision on your request no
later than 20 working days after the date we received your request.
Unfortunately, it will not be possible to meet that time limit and we are
therefore writing to notify you of an extension of the time to make our
decision, to 9 September 2024.
This extension is necessary because of consultations necessary to make a
decision on your request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably
be made within the original time limit.
Ngā mihi
Laura
Laura Ratuva | Senior Communications Advisor
Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593,
Wellington 6140, New Zealand
www.kiwirail.co.nz
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From: Laura Ratuva
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Kia ora James
Please find attached the response to your OIA request for information on
Project iReX turnaround time modelling.
Ngā mihi
Laura
Laura Ratuva | Senior Communications Advisor
Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593,
Wellington 6140, New Zealand
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From: Laura Ratuva
Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 4:23 PM
To: [FOI #27618 email]
Cc: OCU <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Official Information request - Project iRex turnaround time
modelling
Kia ora James
I refer to your official information request dated 15 July 2024, for
information on Project iReX turnaround time modelling.
The OIA requires that we advise you of our decision on your request no
later than 20 working days after the date we received your request.
Unfortunately, it will not be possible to meet that time limit and we are
therefore writing to notify you of an extension of the time to make our
decision, to 9 September 2024.
This extension is necessary because of consultations necessary to make a
decision on your request are such that a proper response cannot reasonably
be made within the original time limit.
Ngā mihi
Laura
Laura Ratuva | Senior Communications Advisor
Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593,
Wellington 6140, New Zealand
[2]www.kiwirail.co.nz
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From: James Robinson
Dear Laura Ratuva,
Thank you for your reply.
It is difficult for me to understand how the release of these documents would prejudice or disadvantage Kiwirail's ability to carry out commercial activities. The guidance from the Ombudsman is that
>Agencies must be able to:
>1. demonstrate that they are engaged in commercial activities; and
>2. explain precisely how release of the information at issue would prejudice or
disadvantage them in carrying out those activities
The iRex project has been cancelled, and so Kiwirail will not use the information to engage in commercial activities, on account of the project being cancelled. What prejudice or disadvantage would be conferred on kiwirail by releasing (in full or partially) the documents?
As a second follow up, regarding the "Summary of turnaround modelling - 21 March 2023" - can you confirm if Kiwirail if received an earlier summary of this modelling in December 2022? If so, why was this not considered in the scope of the request for Question B? If Kiwirail still believes the documents cannot be released partially or in full, would it be possible to get a summary of any changes between this and the March summary? Not just in terms of differences in the modelling outcomes, but any changes to the input or model itself that may have led to different outcomes being reported in the March summary.
Yours sincerely,
James Robinson
From: Laura Ratuva
KiwiRail
Kia ora James,
The turnaround time modelling was based on KiwiRail’s current rail freight
and Interislander operations which are our commercial business. To
disclose the modelling may prejudice our commercial operations by giving
our competitor insights into what volumes we may be carrying, optimal
timings, and our operational strategies.
Any earlier versions of the modelling were considered draft forms that
were being developed, tested and validated. The modelling received in
March 2023 was considered the final version that allowed the project to
move onto the next phase: reviewing operational procedures with a view to
recommend operational changes that could enhance the turnaround times and
safety.
Ngā mihi
Laura
Laura Ratuva | Senior Communications Advisor
Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593,
Wellington 6140, New Zealand
www.kiwirail.co.nz
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