Good morning Mr Palmer

 

We acknowledge receipt of the below Official Information Act 1982 request.

 

Under the Act, KiwiRail has up to 20 working days from the date of
receiving your request to respond.  Therefore, you can expect a response
on or before Monday 5 December 2016.

 

This calculation takes into account KiwiRail receiving your request
outside its normal business hours.

 

We will be in touch with you if it is necessary to clarify any aspect of
your request.

 

Kind regards

Louise

 

Louise Jago | Communications Co-ordinator

Ph: +64-4-498 3372 (internal extn 43372) | Fax: +64-4-473 1589 | Mob:
+64-027 407 1718
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO
Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

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Good afternoon Mr Palmer

 

We are writing in response to your Official Information Act 1982 (the Act)
request to KiwiRail, dated 4 November 2016.   Your request has been
considered under the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act). 

 

Your questions, and KiwiRail’s responses, are provided below:

 

Is a plan similar to the Rail Development Plan for Auckland being
developed for the Wellington Metro Area along with the regional passenger
links to Palmerston North and Masterton?

The Greater Wellington Regional Council has developed the Wellington
Regional Rail Plan 2010 - 2035, known as RRP, which provides for the long
term development of the region's rail network.  You can access the RRP at
the following link:

[1]http://www.gw.govt.nz/assets/Transport/P...

 

The RRP references Palmerston North in relation to the Capital Connection
service and Masterton in relation to the Wairarapa Line. Within the RRP,
both Palmerston North and Masterton are examples of the Council’s aim to
provide greater transport connections between the rail network and urban
centres in Wellington.  The RRP also refers to Rail Scenario 1 (RS1) which
has been developed as a Peak Service Strategy to improve the rail
experience for passengers during peak hours.

 

To what extent do the above plans include improvements to the
electrification of these regions and possible extensions?

The Regional Rail Plan (RRP) identifies that RS1 will provide a
significant increase in Wellington’s electric rail fleet. However, it does
not include plans to extend electrification in the regions.

 

When is the final version of the Rail Development Plan for Auckland likely
to be delivered and made public?

KiwiRail and Auckland Transport are drafting a Rail Development Plan
within the Auckland Transport Alignment Project.  Under s18(e) of the Act
we are refusing your request for the date of delivery and release, as the
release date has not yet been decided. 

 

Under s28(3) of the Act, you have the right to seek an investigation and
review of this decision by way of complaint to the Ombudsman.  Refer to
[2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz for more information.

 

Regards

Louise

 

Louise Jago | Communications Co-ordinator

Ph: +64-4-498 3372 (internal extn 43372) | Fax: +64-4-473 1589 | Mob:
+64-027 407 1718
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO
Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

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From: Louise Jago
Sent: Monday, 7 November 2016 11:23 a.m.
To: '[FOI #4899 email]'
Subject: Official Information request - Rail development plans

 

Good morning Mr Palmer

 

We acknowledge receipt of the below Official Information Act 1982 request.

 

Under the Act, KiwiRail has up to 20 working days from the date of
receiving your request to respond.  Therefore, you can expect a response
on or before Monday 5 December 2016.

 

This calculation takes into account KiwiRail receiving your request
outside its normal business hours.

 

We will be in touch with you if it is necessary to clarify any aspect of
your request.

 

Kind regards

Louise

 

Louise Jago | Communications Co-ordinator

Ph: +64-4-498 3372 (internal extn 43372) | Fax: +64-4-473 1589 | Mob:
+64-027 407 1718
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO
Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

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