NZ First announces ten-point rail policy

1NewsRNZTuesday 27 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated New

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Winston Peters has unveiled a $4 billion rail plan called the 'Commonsense Express'. The policy includes making the Te Huia passenger service permanent, upgrading the Kaimai Tunnel, and establishing new metropolitan rail companies. The plan also proposes bringing back the Southerner Train and trialling commuter rail in Canterbury.

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First reported by 1News, Tue 27 Oct, 6:04pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 31 minutes
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    NZ First would keep Te Huia, form city rail firms, upgrade Kaimai (opens in new tab)

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    NZ First announces $4b 'Commonsense Express' plan for rail (opens in new tab)