新西兰选择中国的GSI为库克群岛海峡建造两座铁路能力强的渡轮,以2029年交货取代Aratere。 New Zealand picks China’s GSI to build two rail-capable ferries for Cook Strait, replacing the Aratere, with delivery in 2029.

新西兰已选择广州国际造船厂为库克群岛海峡路线建造两座新的200米长的铁路引航渡船,交货时间定于2029年。 New Zealand has chosen Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) to build two new 200-meter-long, rail-enabled ferries for the Cook Strait route, with delivery set for 2029. 这一决定得到了铁路部长Winston Peters的确认,标志着在取消了昂贵的iReX项目后又回到了2020年原计划。 The decision, confirmed by Rail Minister Winston Peters, marks a return to the original 2020 plan after canceling the costly iReX project. 这些渡轮将载有1 500名乘客以及公路和铁路交通,旨在恢复可靠的跨海峡服务。 The ferries will carry 1,500 passengers and both road and rail traffic, aiming to restore reliable cross-strait service. 包括港口协定在内的最后合同条款仍在谈判之中,将在年终前宣布。 Final contract terms, including port agreements, are still being negotiated and will be announced before year-end. 年老的岛际渡轮 " Aratere " 已经售出供回收,为新船铺路。 The aging Interislander ferry Aratere has been sold for recycling to make way for the new vessels.