A Government that believes in both public and private transport

Simeon Brown announced:

The Coalition Government is investing $802.9 million into the Wairarapa and Manawatū rail lines as part of a funding agreement with the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA), KiwiRail, and the Greater Wellington and Horizons Regional Councils to deliver more reliable services for commuters in the lower North Island, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.

• A fleet of 18 4-car units, totalling 72 cars.
• Doubling of peak services on both lines and additional off-peak services.
• 15-minute travel time savings for Kiwis commuting between Wellington and Masterton.
• Increased speeds on the Wairarapa line from 90 kilometres per hour to 110 kilometres per hour.

That’s a good investment, and the doubling of peak services with faster speeds will be great for Wairarapa commuters.