Regional and Local trains
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A congestion free way to travel into the North Islands major cities.
For those who live and work within New Zealand’s bustling cities, a network of regional and local train services offers a convenient alternative to commuting by car by providing a reliable and stress-free way to get to your destination
The Capital Connection
A weekday train between Palmerston North and Wellington
The Capital Connection is a regional passenger commuter train service operating between Palmerston North, Shannon, Levin, Otaki and Wellington featuring air conditioned, centrally heated carriages with large panoramic windows and disable facilities. As this is a commuter rail service and reservations are not available. Tickets and monthly passes for this train are available from the railway station on the day of travel - Wellington Railway Station, Palmerston North I-Site in the Square or tickets only from the Palmerston North Railway Station or the Train Manager on the day of travel.
Operating times and days
The Capital Connection operates one daily service each way - Monday to Friday. There are no services on Saturday, Sunday, or Public Holidays including Christmas Day.
Travel time from Wellington to Palmerston North is 2 hours.
Travel time from Wellington to Palmerston North is 2 hours.
Contact and more information
For timetable and fare information concerning The Capital Connection (Wellington/Otaki/Levin/Palmerston North) train service - please phone KiwiRail on 0800 872-467 tollfree in New Zealand.
The Wairarapa Connection
A daily train between Masterton and Wellington
The Wairarapa Connection is a regional commuter passenger train service that operates daily between Masterton, Carterton, Featherston and Wellington with air-conditioned, centrally heated carriages with large panaromic windows and disable facilities.
The Wairarapa Connection is a commuter rail service, so reservations are not required. Tickets and monthly passes for this service are available from Tranz Metro ticket office - Wellington Railway Station, Featherston Railway Station or tickets only from the Masterton Railway Station or the Train Manager on the day of travel.
Operating times and days
Operating five daily services each way (Mon - Thu), Six daily services each way (Fri) and two daily services each way (Sat, Sun, Public Holidays).
Travel time from Wellington to Featherston is 1 hour and to Masterton is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Stopping at Woodside (For Greytown), Matarawa, Carterton, Solway and Renall Street. There are connecting local bus services from Woodside for Greytown and Featherston for Martinborough.
Travel time from Wellington to Featherston is 1 hour and to Masterton is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Stopping at Woodside (For Greytown), Matarawa, Carterton, Solway and Renall Street. There are connecting local bus services from Woodside for Greytown and Featherston for Martinborough.
Contact and more information
For timetable and fare information The Wairarapa Connection (Wellington/Featherston/Woodside/Carterton/Masterton) train service - please phone Metlink on 0800-801-700 tollfree in New Zealand.
The Waikato Connection - Te Huia
Connecting the Waikato and Auckland
Te Huia is the passenger rail service which connects the Waikato to Auckland ( Strand )
Capable of carrying over 500 passengers per day, connecting Hamilton, Huntly and Auckland.
Capable of carrying over 500 passengers per day, connecting Hamilton, Huntly and Auckland.
Operating times and days
Te Huia runs return services from Frankton ( Hamilton ) to Auckland twice per day during the week, and once on Saturdays.
Journey time is 2 hours 25 minutes between Frankton and Papakura. Connecting with Auckland Transport's Metro network at Puhinui, Papakura and the Strand
Journey time is 2 hours 25 minutes between Frankton and Papakura. Connecting with Auckland Transport's Metro network at Puhinui, Papakura and the Strand
Contact and more information
For timetable and fare information please phone AT Metro on 0800-205-305 tollfree in New Zealand
The Northern Explorer passes through the Otira Valley
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