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Te Huia Safety Case

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From: Geoff Kreegher

Dear KiwiRail,

The safety case for push-pull operation on the Te Huia route has been
approved by the regulator, NZTA.
What the duration of this push-pull operation?
Waikato Regional Council advise that the current push-pull arrangement will be phased out by KiwiRail no later than the end of August this year as part of the agreed safety case with NZTA, which includes the introduction of European Train Control System (ETCS).
Is it about to cease and revert to a single pull locomotive?

Yours faithfully,

Geoff Kreegher

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From: Dave Allard
KiwiRail

Good afternoon Geoff

A quick email to confirm receipt of your request.

We will be back in touch soon.

Cheers
Dave

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From: Geoff Kreegher <[FOI #34832 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 2 June 2026 2:06 pm
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Subject: Official Information request - Te Huia Safety Case

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Dear KiwiRail,

The safety case for push-pull operation on the Te Huia route has been approved by the regulator, NZTA.
What the duration of this push-pull operation?
Waikato Regional Council advise that the current push-pull arrangement will be phased out by KiwiRail no later than the end of August this year as part of the agreed safety case with NZTA, which includes the introduction of European Train Control System (ETCS).
Is it about to cease and revert to a single pull locomotive?

Yours faithfully,

Geoff Kreegher

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