This NZD 403 m (~USD 235 m) contract supplies new rolling stock for the KiwiRail Stadler DM Class Mainline Locomotive Order (66 units) programme in New Zealand. The fleet operates on diesel traction a Te Huia Hamilton–Auckland Passenger Rail Service · News
KiwiRail Stadler DM Class Mainline Locomotive Order (66 units) is a freight rail project in New Zealand, currently under construction.
This NZD 403 m (~USD 235 m) contract supplies new rolling stock for the KiwiRail Stadler DM Class Mainline Locomotive Order (66 units) programme in New Zealand. The fleet operates on diesel traction and 1067 mm Cape gauge. KiwiRail is delivering the project, with Stadler Rail (Spain) as main contractor. Under construction since 2021, the line is scheduled to open in 2026, with an investment of NZD 403 m (~USD 235 m).
Construction began in 2021, with completion expected in 2026.
The project has an estimated investment of NZD 403M.