The lobby to bring rail back to Whanganui and other provincial districts has been gaining momentum in this election year, and political parties are being urged to make it a priority.
An open letter to all parties has been signed by regional and district representatives who want to see the return of passenger and freight services to the central region.
Horizons regional councillor and chairman of the passenger transport committee, Sam Ferguson, said the letter specifically asked each party to commit to investing in regional passenger rail.
“I know there is a lot of enthusiasm for rail services in Whanganui,” Ferguson said.
“I was at the well-attended meeting there in May, and it was very encouraging to hear people’s ideas and see that level of support.”
