Usually when we think of crossing the Alps on a thrilling and jaw droppingly beautiful train we immediately think of Switzerland's Glacier Express or the Bernina Express, but south of the equator, New ...

One of New Zealand’s most beloved tourism experiences, KiwiRail’s iconic TranzAlpine train journey, marked 30 years of operation today with celebrations in Christchurch and Greymouth. Among guests at ...

When was the last time you answered the blowing whistle of the TranzAlpine train for an iconic ride through the Southern Alps from Christchurch? I recently boarded the excursion, where urban sprawl ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Te Rua Mason believes finding pounamu is much like finding love. Despite the spitting rain and biting wind, Te Rua, his son Henare and ...

There is something timeless about settling into a train seat as the world moves past outside your window. Just as adopting a childlike mindset makes traveling more whimsical, this form of travel has ...

KiwiRail’s award-winning TranzAlpine service resumed running today between Christchurch and Greymouth, after a break of almost five months. The service will depart Christchurch at 8:15am every Friday, ...

One of New Zealand's most scenic train journeys is celebrating 30 years of taking passengers across the country. KiwiRail's iconic TranzAlpine train journey has grown from humble beginnings to become ...

KiwiRail will resume the operations of the TranzAlpine train service after it was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Credit: Aleksejs Ivanovs New Zealand state-owned enterprise KiwiRail has ...