Where do you
want to go?
Move freight around New Zealand – between islands, through ports and beyond. A nationwide rail network with the flexibility and scale to adapt to your business, regardless of your size or setup.
Our Network
Whatever you're moving and wherever it needs to go, we’ll get you there. Spanning north and south islands, our network gives you access to 17 container terminals, major ports and inter-island connections.
So whether you’re just starting out or scaling up fast, KiwiRail has the reach and capacity to support your next move.
KiwiRail Freight Network at a glance.
Working with KiwiRail to access rail
No matter where you’re based, getting your freight onto rail is more straightforward than you might think.
With 17 container terminals from Whangarei to Invercargill, there's likely a site near you. Book in and bring your freight to us, and we'll handle the rest. Or contact one of our partners.
You may have a rail siding which allows you to load and unload directly at your premises – no trip to a terminal needed. A direct line between your facility and the national network.
Whatever container volumes you're moving through the port, we're set up to handle them. KiwiRail carries 23% of New Zealand's exports and moves more than 15 million tonnes of freight every year - so you're in good company.
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Container Terminals
Book in and bring your freight, or we can arrange pickup. Either way, we'll handle the rest.
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Rail Siding
A direct line between your facility and the national network.
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Ports
We offer direct rail access to 10 ports across New Zealand.
Book it your way.
Prefer a predictable supply chain
Our scheduled services run fixed routes across New Zealand's key rail corridors - linking you to major ports, inland hubs and regional centres. Consistent and easy to plan around.
We offer a Standard delivery: freight delivered within 3-5 days. Cost-effective and dependable for most shipments. But when your timeline is tight, our Priority* service gives you a guaranteed delivery window.
Got a custom requirement
We can build a solution from the ground up - a dedicated train run, a bespoke schedule, or bulk freight like coal or forestry. If timetabled doesn't fit, we'll help you find a solution that does.
View the latest timetable.
Flexible booking options.
Guaranteed - want certainty over flexibility? Lock it in and your freight moves as planned - ideal when volume and consistency matter most.
Flexi - Need room to adapt? If your volumes or timings change, our flexible booking option lets you adjust things without the stress.
Priority booking service is only available on the following routes and corridors:
Inter-Island
Auckland – Christchurch (Southern Express)
Christchurch – Auckland (Northern Express)
North: Intra-Island
Auckland – Wellington (Wellington Express)
Auckland – Palmerston North (Palmerston North Express)
South: Intra-Island
Christchurch - Invercargill
Christchurch - Dunedin