Christchurch Commuter Rail Trial Gets Green Light

Christchurch Commuter Rail Pilot To Be Funded

Mainland Rail will now start necessary planning processes with councils, the rail regulator, and KiwiRail – with start dates to be announced by Mainland Rail closer to the time.

Christchurch commuter rail trial gets green light

The Government has announced it will provide funding for a commuter rail trial in Christchurch, while also establishing the Mainlander train between Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill as a regular service.

Christchurch to get commuter train trial

The Government announcement comes exactly two weeks after NZ First campaigned on this very policy.