Paul Ashton
Paul Ashton is the Executive General Manager of Operations at KiwiRail, a key figure in overseeing rail safety and operations in New Zealand. Following a recent train incident that resulted in the death of a young girl, Ashton acknowledged the tragedy and emphasized the importance of public safety, urging individuals to use designated crossings and indicating that KiwiRail would investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Paul Ashton rejected claims that local councillors had to focus on national Reform policies.
When reality bites: the rapid rise and chaotic fall of Reform UK in Cornwall | Reform UK
United Kingdom· 2025-11-16
Paul Ashton confirmed a northbound freight train was involved in a collision with a person.
Invercargill train death: Man fatally struck at pedestrian crossing
New Zealand· 2025-03-18
Paul Ashton is the Executive General Manager Operations at KiwiRail who commented on the train collision incident.
Emergency services responding to ‘serious incident’ involving train and pedestrian in InvercargillNew Zealand· 2025-03-17KiwiRail executive general manager operations Paul Ashton told the Herald that the collision was a tragedy and its thoughts are with the victim’s family.
Matamata schoolgirl train death: Woman who pulled kids off tracks says tragedy ‘inevitable’New Zealand· 2025-03-13