Winston Peters unveils plan for new Interislander rail ferries

Monday 31 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Mon 31 Mar 2025, 4:24pm

In this story Winston Peters, KiwiRail, Treasury, Ferry Holdings Limited

Minister for Rail Winston Peters has announced a plan for two new rail ferries to replace the Interislander fleet by 2029. The new vessels will feature rail decks and measure approximately 200m long. While Picton's marine infrastructure requires replacement, Wellington's infrastructure will be modified and reused.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 31 Mar 2025, 1:40pm

   Watch live: Winston Peters reveals next steps in new Interislander ferries (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 31 Mar 2025, 1:53pm

   LIVE: Winston Peters makes ferries announcement (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 31 Mar 2025, 2:06pm

   Watch live: New details of Cook Strait ferry replacement plan unveiled (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 31 Mar 2025, 2:17pm

   Peters releases details of new Interislander ferries (opens in new tab)

   • New Interislander ferries to have rail decks: Peters (opens in new tab) Mon 31 Mar 2025, 2:17pm
5. NewsroomMon 31 Mar 2025, 4:24pm

   New ferries will have rail but no frills, says Peters (opens in new tab)