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    The Government's making a promise to keep on top of rail maintenance

    The Government's making a promise to keep on top of rail maintenance


    This week's Budget will include 461-million dollars for the freight network, and 143-million for metropolitan trains in Auckland and Wellington.

    Rail and Maritime Transport Union General Secretary, Todd Valster says after decades of under investment - they're now playing catch up.

    He hopes this will be an ongoing conversation and planning continues beyond 2027.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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