News and media
Keep up-to-date with KiwiRail’s latest freight news and information
14 May 2021
Newsletter - Customer Updates 14 May 2021
Information on vehicle booking system, hazardous goods and cover booking changes
6 May 2021
Rail Plan recognises value of rail to New Zealand
28 Apr 2021
Newsletter - Customer Updates 28 April 21
Customer update on capacity management and booking process change
15 Mar 2021
Newsletter - Port Congestion 15.03.21
South Island Port congestion
15 Mar 2021
Newsletter - Vehicle Booking System update 15.03.21
Customer update on Southdown's Vehicle Booking System
5 Feb 2021
Vehicle Booking System - Now Live - 5 Feb 2021
Southdown Container Transfer Site new Vehicle Booking System now live.
3 Feb 2021
VBS Newsletter - Go-live date announced Feb 2021
New Vehicle Booking System (VBS) go-live date announced for Southdown Container Transfer Site.
21 Jan 2021
Customer Newsletter Jan 2021
A reminder about the Lyttleton Port Company levy and the new VBS at Southdown.
23 Dec 2020
December 2020 Newsletter
Updates regarding Lyttleton Port Company Rail R and D Levy recovery, Southdown VBS, Southdown vehicle weighbridge, Christmas hours.
20 Nov 2020
VBS - important information
Instructions on how to establish a Containerchain account and CAA, fees and FAQ's.