1000th new wagon marks significant milestone for KiwiRailRead More
New "Expect Trains" Campaign launchedRead More- New fuel trialled to improve sustainablityRead More
New Interislander ferry to be named KaiarahiRead More
Switch off on the beach NOT at level crossingsRead More
Wanganui forestry businesses on trackRead More
Rail Safety Week 11–17 August 2014Read More
Welcome home, AratereRead More
KiwiRail moves Christchurch bikes to DunedinRead More- Aratere has departed SingaporeRead More
Celebrating 150 years of Rail in NZRead More
CT Site Wanganui relocation to Gilberd StreetRead More
New rolling stock order confirmedRead More
Cat-in-the–box Chiefie reunited with familyRead More
Palmerston North train unlocks possibility for ‘super’ freight service to ChristchurchRead More- New Rolling Stock proves its worthRead More
Longer log trains running on key forestry routeRead More
New lease on life for popular wagon classRead More
Steel Wheels - demonstrating the value of railRead More
Youngest train driver takes first soloRead More- KiwiRail wins business from courier companyRead More
Further investment in rail line between Hamilton and TaurangaRead More- KiwiRail to begin new log service to Wellington from WairarapaRead More
- Freight growth continues but decrease in full year results forecastRead More
Take care at level crossings along busy train lineRead More
KiwiRail continues to build a stronger foundation for the futureRead More- KiwiRail sees strong growth at Southdown Freight TerminalRead More
Getting closer to customersRead More- Log carrying capacityRead More
- Order placed for more new locomotivesRead More
KiwiRail confirms Arahura replacementRead More
Kaimai Tunnel upgrade requirements to be identifiedRead More
Essential info
Essential information for moving freight with KiwiRail
Moving freight with KiwiRail is easy - here is some useful information to help.
Freight Handling Code
The Freight Handling Code contains guidelines and rules to assist with all aspects of the stowage, storage and transportation of freight. It is essential that customers understand and adhere to the rules in this code.
See this page for more information
General Conditions of Carriage
KiwiRail's General Conditions of Carriage, as amended from time to time, will govern all movements of freight unless otherwise agreed in writing with a freight customer
See this page for more information
Dangerous Goods information
KiwiRail transports dangerous goods using rail, road and sea modes.
Hazardous Declaration
To transport a container or wagon containing hazardous freight, we
need to have a completed Hazardous Declaration. This must be signed
by the person who has loaded the container or wagon. We have a template available
if you require.
See this page for more information