Interislander
Interislander purchases replacement vessel
KiwiRail has confirmed it has purchased the Valentine ferry from the UK for around NZ$8.5 million as a replacement freight vessel on its Interislander operations. It…
KiwiRail selects German engines for new ferries
KiwiRail has selected German multinational MAN Energy Solutions to supply the main generator engines for its new hybrid-electric fleet arriving from 2025.
Picton ferry terminal construction prepares for new Interislander fleet
Construction of a new multi-million dollar ferry terminal in Picton is now underway as KiwiRail prepares for the arrival of its new Interislander fleet.
Siemens selected for Interislander ferries’ electric propulsion system
KiwiRail has selected Siemens Energy to supply the integrated electric propulsion system (EPS) for the Interislander’s new rail-enabled, more environmentally friendly ferries. The EPS includes the…
Valentine arrives for freight-only service across Cook Strait
KiwiRail’s new leased ferry Valentine has arrived in Wellington to meet freight demand while one of its three vessels, the Kaiarahi, remains out of service following…