The National Party has supported Labour’s planned purchase of 18 four-carriage trains, meaning the project will almost certainly proceed regardless of who wins Government in the October election.
*The Post* reported on Saturday that Finance Minister Grant Robertson was going to use his May Budget to announce the new [hybrid rolling stock for the train lines](https://www.thepost.co.nz/a/politics/350005303/capital-commuters-to-enjoy-budget-boost-for-trains) running from Wellington to Masterton in the east and Palmerston North in the west.
“It is good to see the Government adopting National’s policy from the 2020 election – albeit three years late,” National’s transport spokesperson, Simeon Brown, said.
“These new trains will provide increased capacity between Wellington and Masterton/Palmerston North, and increased capacity on the Wellington network.” \
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For further reading of the [article](https://www.thepost.co.nz/a/politics/350005915/new-lower-north-island-trains-look-locked-in-with-national-s-support)
