NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi maintains a Register of network standards and guidelines and an accompanying register process manual, which govern the planning, construction, operation and maintenance of networks and services.
Provides an overview of the sections of the Railways Act 2005 that especially affect approved organisations, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (for its own activities) and rail access providers.
Explains when the construction and maintenance of service lanes is eligible for funding assistance from the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF), and how betterment applies in such cases.
Outlines the policy on investment in uneconomic transport infrastructure to ensure investment decisions are informed by a range of options with robust assessment within legislative and national settings.