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Mainlander passenger train service to return to South Island

The PressOtago Daily TimesFriday 28 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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The Mainlander passenger train will return to the South Island as early as January. Operated by Rail and Tourism Group, the service will initially run a three-day timetable during the January school holidays, linking Dunedin, Christchurch, and Invercargill.

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First reported by The Press, Fri 28 Nov 2025, 4:03pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 66 minutes
  1. The PressThe Press

    The Mainlander passenger train returns (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    'Huge win': Passenger train to link Dunedin and Christchurch (opens in new tab)