New Zealand Railways Corporation
Wellington, 6140, New Zealand (Map) Phone: +64-4-495-3000
http://www.kiwirail.co.nz
Overview
New Zealand Railways Corporation, operating as KiwiRail, may not fly but it rules the transportation roost. Government-owned KiwiRail is New Zealand's largest land transportation provider. Through Kiwi Freight Services, it transports containerized freight and bulk cargo. Its Interislander unit runs ferries between New Zealand's North and South islands. Tranz Scenic and Tranz Metro provide commuter and intercity passenger rail services; Hillside Engineering manufactures railcars. Through ONTRACK, KiwiRail maintains some 2,480 miles (4,000 km) of track, bridges, and tunnels. KiwiRail was formed in 2008 when the New Zealand government bought Toll NZ Limited from Australian transportation provider Toll Holdings.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for New Zealand Railways Corporation
| Company Type | Government-owned |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | June |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for New Zealand Railways Corporation
| Chairman | Rt. Hon. James Bolger (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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|---|---|
| CEO | Jim Quinn |
| COO, Network (ONTRACK) | William J. Peet |
