North Auckland Line under utilised
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From: Niall Robertson
Dear KiwiRail,
Could KRL please explain why the North Auckland Line is restricted to just 40kph since a massive rebuild including enlarging tunnels, replacing bridges and laying new 50kg rail on new concrete sleepers and new ballast?
Could KRL explain why there has seemingly been no attempt to gain more freight other than the single Fonterra contract on this line?
Why has KRL designating the NAL as a freight only line, banning passenger trains?
Yours faithfully,
Niall Robertson
TRAC National Coordinator
Ph (022) 192 4818
From: Dave Allard
KiwiRail
Good afternoon Niall
Confirming receipt of your request.
We are working on a response for you and will be back in touch shortly.
I note the timeframe under the OIA is until 30 July 2025, however we do hope to be back in touch sooner than that - just waiting for a couple of people to get back post school holidays.
Any questions, please get in touch with me directly.
Cheers
Dave
Dave Allard | Senior Government Relations Advisor
DDI: 027 201 8182
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand
www.kiwirail.co.nz
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Dear KiwiRail,
Could KRL please explain why the North Auckland Line is restricted to just 40kph since a massive rebuild including enlarging tunnels, replacing bridges and laying new 50kg rail on new concrete sleepers and new ballast?
Could KRL explain why there has seemingly been no attempt to gain more freight other than the single Fonterra contract on this line?
Why has KRL designating the NAL as a freight only line, banning passenger trains?
Yours faithfully,
Niall Robertson
TRAC National Coordinator
Ph (022) 192 4818
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