2024-2025 Wairarapa Line in New Zealand closes for Remutaka Tunnel track replacement, enhancing speed limits for upcoming 2029 rail improvements.

The Wairarapa Line in New Zealand will completely replace tracks within the Remutaka Tunnel from December 26, 2024, to February 10, 2025, requiring a closure of passenger services. This upgrade will eliminate a 60km/h speed limit, enhancing journey times. These efforts are part of the Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility program, set to introduce new trains in 2029, which will double service frequency and improve overall efficiency.

October 24, 2024
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