新西兰将iReX轮渡项目改为中国建造的两艘为2029年服务的更廉价、混合动力的渡轮,从而节省了23亿美元。 New Zealand saves $2.3 billion by replacing the iReX ferry project with two cheaper, hybrid-powered ferries built in China, set for 2029 service.

新西兰已经节省了23亿美元,它取消了30亿美元的iReX轮渡项目,取而代之的是修订计划,用5.96亿美元建造中国造船商广州国际造船厂的两艘新的铁路化渡轮。 New Zealand has saved $2.3 billion by scrapping the $3 billion iReX ferry project and replacing it with a revised plan to build two new rail-enabled ferries from Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International for $596 million. 新的渡轮定于2029年投入使用,将是200米长的混合动力,能够载运1 530名乘客,2.4公里的卡车车道和40辆铁路车厢。 The new ferries, set to enter service by 2029, will be 200 meters long, hybrid-powered, and capable of carrying 1,530 passengers, 2.4 km of truck lanes, and 40 rail wagons. 惠灵顿和皮克顿的基础设施升级将耗资12.7亿美元,由港口费和岛间收入长期供资。 Infrastructure upgrades in Wellington and Picton will cost $1.27 billion, funded over time through port fees and Interislander revenue. 该项目避免了昂贵的顾问和过多的施工,工程始于2027年。 The project avoids costly consultants and excessive construction, with work beginning in 2027. Aratere渡轮已退役并被拆卸。 The Aratere ferry has been retired and scrapped. 政府说该计划确保物有所值、长期可持续性和及时交货, 尽管对中国与造船者的关系有所顾虑。 The government says the plan ensures value for money, long-term sustainability, and timely delivery despite concerns over China-linked shipbuilder ties.