KiwiRail are refurbishing the carriages to be used in the Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service. The Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service has hit a snag which could delay the launch of the multimillion dollar project. KiwiRail, which is refurbishing the carriages for the service, have run into trouble securing a guaranteed delivery time for the bogies required for the rail carriages. READ MORE:* Shortlist of names released for Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service* Hamilton-Auckland train trial gets tick from NZ Transport Agency* Funding shortfall threatens Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail serviceRegional Transport committee chairman Hugh Vercoe said the inability of KiwiRail to confirm a start time was frustrating. Rimmington said the service had to work properly from day one, or it risked been labelled a "ghost train".

Source: Stuff June 01, 2019 01:41 UTC