ARATERE is one of three ro-pax ferries operated by KiwiRail's Interislander. © Alan Lam
NZ government allocates NZD 400 million to KiwiRail for two new rail ferries
May 18 2020
FerryThe realisation of two new large rail-enabled ferries for New Zealand’s Interislander service across the Cook Strait has taken a major step forward with the New Zealand government awarding KiwiRail, the operator of the Interislander service, NZD 400 million in its latest budget.
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