The New Zealand Herald

Engineer trapped in Kaikoura quake drives first train into Christchurch as line reopens

The first freight train to run since the November earthquake rolled through Kaikoura today. Video / Kiwi Rail The train driver trapped during the devastating Kaikoura earthquake has spoken for the ...
Scoop

First train arrives in Kaikoura after November quake

The first work train to reach Kaikoura on the Main North Line following November’s devastating earthquake has arrived today, marking a significant milestone for the rebuild project, Transport Minister ...
The New Zealand Herald

Watch: Final weld placed on broken Kaikoura train line

Transport chiefs have hailed the "mighty effort" to rebuild the earthquake-torn railway between Picton and Christchurch. Transport chiefs have hailed the "mighty effort" to rebuild the earthquake-torn ...
The Guardian

New Zealand's Coastal Pacific railway back on track after Kaikoura earthquake

South Island’s scenic Christchurch to Picton rail journey reopens on Saturday after earthquake damage led to closure in 2016 One of the world’s greatest scenic rail routes has reopened on New ...