Greens and NZ First back South Island passenger rail revival
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Greens and NZ First back South Island passenger rail revival

Oct 18, 2026
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Talk of establishing intercity commuter trains on the South Island is increasing with two parties floating policy to make it happen. Both the Greens and New Zealand First have proposed reviving passenger rail services between Christchurch and Dunedin. Public transport advocacy group Save Our Trains Southern spokesman Dave Macpherson spoke to John Campbell.

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