New Zealand Railways
New Zealand
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
Click any route for live schedule and fares
Train Services
12 trains · all classes and types
Auckland Suburban Britomart-Hamilton
Regional#AK101
Coastal Pacific Morning Return
Express#CP201
Coastal Pacific Wellington-Christchurch
Express#CP101
Interislander Ferry Connection Picton-Wellington
Regional#IS101
Northern Explorer
Special#Northern Explorer
Northern Explorer Auckland-Wellington
Express#NE 1
Northern Explorer Return Wellington-Auckland
Express#NX201
Scenic TranzAlpine Special
Regional#TA501
TranzAlpine
Special#TranzAlpine
TranzAlpine Christchurch-Greymouth
Express#TAlpine 1
TranzAlpine Return Greymouth-Christchurch
Express#TA201
Wellington Metlink Palmerston North
Regional#WM101
Railway Stations
14 stations with departure boards
Arthur Pass
ARTH · Arthur Pass
Auckland Strand Station
AKL · Auckland
Christchurch
CHRI · Christchurch
Christchurch Railway Station
CHC · Christchurch
Greymouth
GREY · Greymouth
Greymouth Station
Greymouth
Hamilton
HAMI · Hamilton
Hamilton Train Station
HLZ · 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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New Zealand Railways — FAQ
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 14 railway stations for New Zealand with timetable data, GPS coordinates, and station codes.
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.