Tranz Rail
Tranz Rail, formally Tranz Rail Holdings Limited (New Zealand Rail Limited until 1995), was the main rail operator in New Zealand from 1991 until it was purchased by Toll Holdings in 2003.
| Company type | State-owned enterprise (1991—1993) Private Company (1993—1995) Public company (1995—2003) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail transport in New Zealand |
| Predecessor | New Zealand Railways Corporation (as railway operator and owner) |
| Founded | 1991 (as New Zealand Rail Limited) |
| Defunct | 2003 |
| Fate | Taken over by Toll Holdings |
| Successor | Toll NZ (as railway operator) ONTRACK (as railway owner) |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | New Zealand |
Key people | Chairman: Edward Burkhardt (1993—1999) CEO: Dr Francis Small (1991—2000) Michael Beard (2000—2003) CFO: Ronald Russ (1993—1999) Mark Bloomer (1999—2003) |
| Services | Freight (rail and trucking) long-distance passenger rail urban passenger rail inter-island ferries |
| Parent | Fay, Richwhite & Company Wisconsin Central Berkshire Partners |
| Divisions | Tranz Scenic Tranz Metro Tranz Link the Interisland Line |
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