新西兰计划到2029年建立新的岛屿间渡轮,在iReX项目失败后寻找更便宜的替代品。 New Zealand plans new Interislander ferries by 2029, seeking a cheaper alternative after iReX project's failure.

新西兰副总理温斯顿·彼得斯(Winston Peters)将宣布新的岛屿间渡轮计划,预计到2029年将投入运行,目的是找到比报废的iReX项目更便宜的解决办法。 New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters will announce plans for new Interislander ferries expected to be operational by 2029, aiming for a cheaper solution than the scrapped iReX project. 更新后将详述轮渡类型和基础设施成本, 但不会披露造船者或投标结果。 The update will detail ferry types and infrastructure costs but won't reveal the shipbuilder or tender results. 对渡轮的铁路兼容性存在关切,这可能影响北岛和南岛之间的货运和铁路设备运输。 Concerns exist about the ferries' rail compatibility, potentially affecting freight and rail equipment transport between the North and South Islands.