TranzAlpine train services will be running again between Christchurch and Greymouth next month, but the move has left supporters of Dunedin Railways fuming. Lonely Planet has described the TranzAlpine ...

One of the world’s great scenic train trips has just become even better, following the introduction of KiwiRail’s brand new scenic carriages to the iconic TranzAlpine journey between Christchurch and ...

I took a round trip on the TranzAlpine in New Zealand, one of the world's most scenic rail routes. The landscapes were breathtaking, but the return journey felt repetitive. I'd suggest taking this ...

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 ...

The following is an extract from Epic Train Trips of the World by Lonely Planet, $55 RRP. Contact Whitcoulls or see shop.lonelyplanet.com. I hadn’t come to New Zealand’s South Island to ride trains.