New Zealand Railways
New Zealand
12
Trains
11
Stations
4
Routes
Varies
Top Speed
About New Zealand Railways
New Zealand's railway network connects major cities with intercity, express, and regional services.
Network Facts
- Operator
- New Zealand Railways
- Track gauge
- Standard gauge
- Max speed
- Varies
- Network size
- National network
- Currency
- Local
Popular Train Routes
4 routes · click any for schedule and fares
Train Services
12 trains · all classes and types
Auckland Suburban Britomart-Hamilton
Regional#AK101
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Coastal Pacific Morning Return
Express#CP201
Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon
Coastal Pacific Wellington-Christchurch
Express#CP101
Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon
Interislander Ferry Connection Picton-Wellington
Regional#IS101
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Northern Explorer
Special#Northern Explorer
Fri, Sat, Sun
Northern Explorer Auckland-Wellington
Express#NE 1
Mon, Thu, Sat
Northern Explorer Return Wellington-Auckland
Express#NX201
Fri, Sun, Wed
Scenic TranzAlpine Special
Regional#TA501
Sat, Sun
TranzAlpine
Special#TranzAlpine
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
TranzAlpine Christchurch-Greymouth
Express#TAlpine 1
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
TranzAlpine Return Greymouth-Christchurch
Express#TA201
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Wellington Metlink Palmerston North
Regional#WM101
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Railway Stations
11 stations with departure boards
Arthur Pass
ARTH · Arthur Pass
Auckland Strand Station
AKL · Auckland
Christchurch
CHRI · Christchurch
Greymouth
GREY · Greymouth
Hamilton
HAMI · Hamilton
Kaikōura Station
Kaikōura
Palmerston North Station
PMR · Palmerston North
Picton Station
Picton
Springfield
SPRI · Springfield
Wellington
WELL · Wellington
Wellington Railway Station
WLG · Wellington
Everything for New Zealand rail travel
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TrainsTracking shows schedules and live data. To purchase tickets, use the official New Zealand Railways website.
New Zealand Railways: Frequently Asked Questions
How many trains does New Zealand have on TrainsTracking?
TrainsTracking lists 12 train services for New Zealand, covering intercity, express, regional and special trains sourced from official operators.
How many stations are listed for New Zealand?
We list 11 railway stations for New Zealand with timetable data, GPS coordinates, and station codes.
How many train routes does New Zealand have?
TrainsTracking covers 4 train routes in New Zealand, each with detailed stop listings, distance, and journey time data.
How do I book New Zealand train tickets?
Book New Zealand train tickets at # (New Zealand Railways). TrainsTracking provides scheduling data; use official booking sites to purchase tickets.
Is there live train tracking for New Zealand?
Yes. TrainsTracking provides live schedule tracking for New Zealand trains, syncing with official APIs to show real-time status.
What gauge does New Zealand railway use?
New Zealand's railways use Standard gauge track, covering approximately National network of routes.
What are the fastest trains in New Zealand?
The fastest trains in New Zealand reach speeds of up to Varies, operated by New Zealand Railways.