KiwiRail / Great Journeys NZ
New Zealand train timetables
About New Zealand Railways
New Zealand's three scenic flagships — the TranzAlpine over Arthur's Pass, the Coastal Pacific and the Northern Explorer — are bucket-list journeys with panoramic cars. Auckland and Wellington run electrified commuter networks; Te Huia links Hamilton to Auckland.
Network Facts
- Operator
- KiwiRail / Great Journeys NZ
- Track gauge
- 1067 mm cape
- Max speed
- 110 km/h
- Network size
- 4,000 km
- Currency
- NZD
Train Services
4 trains · all classes and types
Railway Stations
14 stations with departure boards
Arthur Pass
Arthur's Pass
Auckland Strand
Auckland
Auckland Strand Station
AKL · Auckland
Christchurch Railway Station
CHC · Christchurch
Christchurch Station
Christchurch
Greymouth
Greymouth
Hamilton
Hamilton
Hamilton Train Station
HLZ · Hamilton
National Park
National Park
Palmerston North
Palmerston North
Palmerston North Station
PMR · Palmerston North
Springfield
Springfield
Wellington
Wellington
Wellington Railway Station
WLG · Wellington
Everything for New Zealand rail travel
Book New Zealand Train Tickets
TrainsTracking shows schedules and live data. To purchase tickets, use the official KiwiRail / Great Journeys NZ website.
New Zealand Railways: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book New Zealand train tickets?
Book New Zealand train tickets directly at https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz (KiwiRail / Great Journeys NZ), the official operator. TrainsTracking provides schedule, fare, and route data; tickets are purchased on the operator's own site to avoid markup.
Is there live train tracking for New Zealand?
Yes. TrainsTracking syncs with official KiwiRail / Great Journeys NZ data to show live schedule and running status for New Zealand trains, refreshed regularly across the 4 services we list.
What gauge does New Zealand railway use?
New Zealand's railways run on 1067 mm cape track, covering approximately 4,000 km of route.
What is the fastest train in New Zealand?
The fastest New Zealand trains reach up to 110 km/h, operated by KiwiRail / Great Journeys NZ.
How many train stations does New Zealand have?
TrainsTracking lists 14 railway stations for New Zealand with timetable data, GPS coordinates, and station codes — see the full list below.
Which operator runs trains in New Zealand?
KiwiRail / Great Journeys NZ operates the national rail network in New Zealand. New Zealand's three scenic flagships — the TranzAlpine over Arthur's Pass, the Coastal Pacific and the Northern Explorer — are bucket-list journeys with panoramic cars. Auckland and Wellington run electrified commuter networks; Te Huia links Hamilton to Auckland.