The logistical issues around rail and the distribution of goods by track are often complex. Operators need advice which is practical and solutions based.

Expert in the Railways Act 2005 and an advisor to Toll Rail, Simpson Grierson provides support in regard to the co-regulatory approach of the Act.  We support all aspects of rail  licensing, legacy issues, rail operations, employment as well as related freight and logistics. 

The specific experience we have relating to rail includes:

• being a major legal services provider to Toll Rail, including its takeover of TranzRail
• ALSTOM’s NZD200 million contract with Tranz Rail to provide a range of locomotive servicing
• Auckland City Council’s access to the rail corridor from TranzRail and the establishment of a regional transport entity
• due diligence work for other councils on the acquisition of the Auckland Rail Corridor
• Britomart/Rail Tunnel Transport Interchange – Acting for Auckland City Council on all aspects of the development
• NZ Railway Corporation - property divestment programme