Projects Timeline

Check in regularly to find out what we’re doing to build a better transport network. It’s going to take time, but in the not too distant future, your journey around our region will be so much better. New trains, better buses and bus stops, and more tracks in and out of Wellington Railway Station - there are big improvements in store for your journey.

Man wearing hi vis standing in front of wellington railway station train tracks Man wearing hi vis standing in front of wellington railway station train tracks
Starts on 1st March 2022 and Finishes on 30th June 2032
In progress
KiwiRail: Automatic Train Warning Systems
Starts on 1st March 2022 and Finishes on 30th June 2032
Tracks Signals Technology Trains
Starts on 1st May 2021 and Finishes on 31st May 2029
In progress
North Island Rail Connection
Starts on 1st May 2021 and Finishes on 31st May 2029
Trains
Starts on 20th August 2024 and Finishes on 15th December 2026
In progress
Kauri Street Bus Depot - Miramar
Starts on 20th August 2024 and Finishes on 15th December 2026
Depots
Starts on 1st August 2022 and Finishes on 30th June 2026
In progress
KiwiRail Upgrades: Wairarapa Line
Starts on 1st August 2022 and Finishes on 30th June 2026
Stations Tracks Signals Structures
Starts on 21st October 2022 and Finishes on 1st March 2026
In progress
National Ticketing Solution
Starts on 21st October 2022 and Finishes on 1st March 2026
Technology
Starts on 1st March 2024 and Finishes on 31st December 2025
In progress
Real-time Information System
Starts on 1st March 2024 and Finishes on 31st December 2025
Technology Buses Trains
Starts on 3rd December 2023 and Finishes on 1st August 2025
In progress
Woburn Station: Shelter Upgrades
Starts on 3rd December 2023 and Finishes on 1st August 2025
Structures
Starts on 1st June 2023 and Finishes on 30th June 2025
In progress
KiwiRail Upgrades: Wellington Station Re-signalling
Starts on 1st June 2023 and Finishes on 30th June 2025
Stations Tracks Signals Structures Technology
Starts on 1st March 2024 and Finishes on 30th June 2025
In progress
Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP)
Starts on 1st March 2024 and Finishes on 30th June 2025
Starts on 30th June 2024 and Finishes on 1st June 2025
In progress
Paraparaumu Station Upgrade
Starts on 30th June 2024 and Finishes on 1st June 2025
Stations
Starts on 1st February 2020 and Finishes on 31st March 2025
In progress
KiwiRail: Historical Maintenance
Starts on 1st February 2020 and Finishes on 31st March 2025
Stations Tracks Structures Tunnels
Starts on 25th December 2024 and Finishes on 28th February 2025
In progress
Rail Line Upgrades
Starts on 25th December 2024 and Finishes on 28th February 2025
Trains