Two new Cook Strait rail ferries to enter service in 2029

Monday 31 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 31 Mar 2025, 5:01pm

In this story Winston Peters, Nicola Willis

Rail Minister Winston Peters has announced two new rail-enabled ferries will enter service in 2029 to replace the aging Interislander fleet. Procurement for the vessels is expected to begin next month. The minister stated the new project will be significantly cheaper than the previous iRex project.

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1. 1NewsMon 31 Mar 2025, 2:19pm

   Two new Cook Strait rail ferries to enter service in 2029 - Peters (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostMon 31 Mar 2025, 3:05pm

   Two new rail-enabled ferries but price under wraps (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

3. StuffMon 31 Mar 2025, 5:01pm

   Two new rail ferries to replace aging Interislander fleet from 2029 (opens in new tab)