NEW TRAIN FERRIES FOR COOK STRAIT

KiwiRail is planning to order two large, rail-fitted ro-pax ferries as replacements for its ageing Interislander fleet on the Cook Strait, writes David Tinsley.

Kaitaki, one of three KiwiRail ferries that maintain the Interislander service (courtesy of KiwiRail).

KiwiRail is planning to order two large, rail-fitted ro-pax ferries as replacements for its ageing Interislander fleet on the Cook Strait, writes David Tinsley.