New Zealand Signs Commuter Rail Deal

New Zealand is expanding its rail network with a $210 million deal for 70 electric commuter trains, aiming to upgrade tracks and boost capacity ahead of delivery in 2010.

November 13, 2007 8:39 pm | Last Update: July 31, 2015 8:43 pm

New Zealand is beefing up its commuter rail network following a deal to buy NZ$210m (US$160.8m) worth of new trains for capital city, Wellington.

Local government authority the Greater Wellington Regional Council has signed an agreement with Korean consortium Rotem Mitsui to buy 70 electric commuter trains, costing NZ$3m each.
The government has also announced it will be upgrading tracks to increase capacity before the new trains are delivered in 2010.

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