It would stop at Woodville, Dannevirke, Waipukurau, and Hastings, and take 2. 5 hours – faster than the existing freight trains on this route, about the same as by car, and quicker than the current bus service. If successful, this service could be extended to Wellington, providing a second daily service between the capital and Palmerston North. This is a simple and affordable solution in response to the Manawatū Gorge closure that should accompany roading improvements around Ashhurst and on the Saddle Road.
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