KiwiRail initiated the Rail Network Rebuild (RNR) programme to prepare the rail network for increased service frequency and operational demand associated with the opening of the City Rail Link (CRL).
Vitruvius provided strategic advisory support during the early development of RNR, led by senior principals including Neil Mason and Terry Hodder. This work focused on establishing a robust framework to support network readiness and resilience under constrained access conditions.
The RNR involvement initially commenced under field engineering and asset management support, which subsequently transitioned into targeted technical delivery roles. This led to Vitruvius undertaking discrete rail infrastructure design packages, including:
- Drainage design for operational rail corridors
- Track design within constrained brownfield environments
- Complex turnout design, including works at Quay Park
Through this evolution, Vitruvius supported KiwiRail in addressing specific network constraints and asset upgrade requirements, contributing to improved network performance and constructability outcomes ahead of CRL commissioning.
Project: Rail Network Rebuild (RNR)
Client: KiwiRail
When: 2019 – 2023
Vitruvius Scope: Strategic Advisory, Project Delivery, Rail Infrastructure
