Railways act

This Act sets out the requirements for the licensing of persons wishing to operate a railway in New Zealand. It covers monorails, and both light and heavy railways on track with a gauge of 550 mm or greater. It also includes basic safety obligations of operators and on the general public when near a railway, and the powers the railway operators have to protect and manage the railway corridor.

Visit the New Zealand Legislation website to access the full Railways Act 2005.