While Restore Passenger Rail protesters block roads in the capital city, major parties have agreed to do just that – restore passenger rail.
However, as in any election, there are key differences.
National, Labour, and the Greens have stated that they will continue ongoing improvements to the Capital Connection from Wellington to Palmerston North.
These include new carriages, new diesel-hybrid electric trains, and more frequent services to the rapidly expanding populations of Manawatū and Horowhenua.
It’s a railway line that all parties have ambitions for, with slight differences.
