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When Great Journeys New Zealand launched its new Scenic Plus service on the Northern Explorer, we jumped on board to experience it for ourselves. Between making sure the mouth-watering food was served on time, the guests were comfortable and the crew was on track, Customer and Crew Manager Katy Meadows took us behind the scenes to find out more. This trip was extra special - Katy took a brand-new crew from Wellington to Auckland for the very first Northern Explorer Scenic Plus dining service. He

📣Journeys through Ashburton are safer, after a major upgrade to the intersection at Walnut Avenue was completed in November. 🛤Rail works included a full level crossing upgrade with the installation of new half arm barriers and flashing lights and bells for both pedestrians and vehicles, plus electronic main and emergency pedestrian gates. The upgrade was funded through the New Zealand Upgrade Programme: ➡ https://bit.ly/3w9bAyv 👷 Our project partners: Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Ashburto

KiwiRail and Fonterra are back on track following the reopening of the North Auckland Line, a vital freight link that was out of action for more than 18 months due to New Zealand's severe weather events of 2023. Its closure posed significant transport challenges for Fonterra and required extensive remediation work by KiwiRail. Fonterra has gradually increased volumes, now moving up to 16 wagons per day. This return to rail plays a critical role in supporting Fonterra’s customer commitments and s