Enhancing transport services for a growing region.
The Wellington Metro Upgrade Programme – Stage 2 will deliver a modern overhead wiring system to the Wellington region’s electrified rail network.
This project continues to improve resilience and prepare for more capacity on the Wellington rail network, making commuting by train a more attractive and viable mode of transportation.
John Holland has been progressively replacing life expired Overhead Line Electrical (OHLE), upgrading the network with new masts and their foundations, service route ducting and new catenary and traction wires to reinstate the auto-tensioned system. Working in a live, brownfield environment requires detailed planning and logistics, a healthy and collaborative relationship with the asset owner, as well as a priority focus on electrical safety for our people, plant and equipment.
- Customer
KiwiRail - Location
Wellington, New Zealand - Specialisation
Design & construction
Delivery of key rail services - Start
Early 2018 - End
September 2022
Legacy – we take pride in commencing work on the network in 2013 and continuing to deliver. John Holland will replace a total of 76km of dual track OHLE on completion in September 2022.
Growing local capability & rail systems expertise for the benefit of the New Zealand rail sector through qualifying traction line mechanics endorsed by local electrical board and the traction asset owner.
