An aerial view of the Dunedin Railway Station with a manicured front garden, surrounded by Dunedin city buildings and hills under a blue sky.

The People Behind the Railway

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Railways are built and kept moving by people

Behind every journey is a team of people working across the railway.

Drivers and train crew keep the journey moving. Storytellers bring the route to life. Guest Services welcome passengers at Dunedin Railway Station.

Behind the scenes, our operations and maintenance teams care for the railway and our trains, while our marketing team shares our journeys with the world.

The people you’ll meet along the way

From the moment you arrive at the Station, there are people helping make your journey happen.

Our onboard storytellers share the histories, engineering, communities and characters connected with the railway, while our train crews bring generations of railway knowledge and experience to the tracks.

Behind the scenes

Operating a railway takes much more than the people you see onboard.

Our team works year-round to maintain the railway, care for our locomotives and carriages, plan each journey, welcome and support our passengers, and share our experiences with visitors from around the world.

From railway operations and engineering to reservations, marketing and partnerships, every role plays a part in keeping the railway moving.

Stories from our people

Every railway has its characters.

Meet some of the people behind Dunedin Railway Station and discover the stories, skills and experiences that keep our railway moving.

Different roles, different stories, one railway — and a shared connection to this remarkable part of Dunedin.

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