A new Hamilton to Auckland passenger train service called Te Huia will start in early April.
The new Hamilton to Auckland passenger train service called Te Huia will start in early April 2021.
Photo: Supplied / Waikato Regional Council
Commuter trains last ran between the two cities in 2001 after an unsuccessful 16-month trial.
Central government funding for the new service was approved in December 2018.
Total funding of $78m was allocated for the project over the first six years from 2019 to 2024, with $68.4m coming from the government and the remaining $9.8m from local government in the Waikato region.
Another $49m was used to purchase and modify rolling stock, reinstate a maintenance facility at Te Rapa and to construct a new station at The Base at Rotokauri and upgrade the Huntly station.
Long awaited Auckland to Hamilton train service now announced
10 Feb, 2021 03:31 AM
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The new Hamilton to Auckland passenger train service called Te Huia will start in early April 2021. Photo / Supplied
The new Hamilton to Auckland passenger train service called Te Huia will start in early April 2021. Photo / Supplied
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Commuter trains last ran between the two cities in 2001 after an unsuccessful 16-month trial.
Central government funding for the new service was approved in December 2018.
Total funding of $78 million was allocated for the project over the first six years from 2019 to 2024, with $68.4m coming from the government and the remaining $9.8m from local government in the Waikato region.