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Trains now called KiwiRail

Rail and ferry services, to be rebranded KiwiRail, will return to taxpayer hands today at a ceremony at Wellington railway station that will also unveil the new corporate colours.
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KiwiRail's new train breaks down

One of KiwiRail's new multimillion-dollar Matangi trains – the much-vaunted answer to Wellington commuter troubles – has broken down and had to be towed back to its depot. Ref. Source 3

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KiwiRail faulted over slip crash

A critical report into a passenger train derailment near Upper Hutt has identified failings in KiwiRail's track safety inspection regime and its severe weather warning alert system. Ref. Source 4

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Contractors 'forced to work long hours'

KiwiRail workers are considering a ban on working with contractors because of concerns they may be working excessive hours. Ref. Stuff.co.nz

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KiwiRail denies crossings unsafe

KiwiRail is being urged to carry out urgent repairs to three rail crossings in the Waikato amid claims decaying sleepers could trigger a derailment. Ref. Stuff.co.nz