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Southern Rail Revival Gains Steam | Auckland News
Passenger rail is back on the table for New Zealand’s South Island, thanks to the success of Auckland’s City Rail Link. Advocates like Dave Macpherson from Save our Trains Southern are pushing for new lines connecting Amberley, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill — even suggesting Rolleston, a booming town. They argue the South Island’s growing population deserves investment, and that existing tracks make rail far cheaper than building new highways — just $120 million for trains, with costs shared among government, councils, and ticket sales. While Transport Minister Chris Bishop says…
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