Government announces $604.6 million for rail network upgrades

Tuesday 20 May 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 20 May 2025, 8:49am

In this story Winston Peters, Chris Bishop

The Government has committed over $600 million in Budget 2025 to upgrade and renew New Zealand's rail services. The funding includes $461 million for freight rail maintenance and more than $140 million to improve Auckland and Wellington metropolitan networks.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldTue 20 May 2025, 7:30am

   Budget 2025: Government to spend $600m for ‘overdue’ rail upgrades (opens in new tab)

2. The Press via The PostTue 20 May 2025, 7:30am

   Budget 2025: $604 million for rail improvements (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 20 May 2025, 7:39am

   Govt commits $600m to upgrade rail network (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 20 May 2025, 7:52am

   Budget 2025: $600m for upgrading rail network (opens in new tab)

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5. StuffTue 20 May 2025, 8:49am

   Government commits $604.6m in Budget for rail network upgrades (opens in new tab)