Advocacy groups demand continued funding for Te Huia train service beyond 2024, arguing for its importance in reducing congestion and emissions.

Advocacy groups including PTUA, CBT, and The Future is Rail are holding public meetings in Hamilton & Pokeno to address concerns about the Te Huia train service's future funding beyond June 30, 2024. They demand the train service, launched for a five-year trial, to be fully funded & kept operational. The groups argue that rail transportation is vital for reducing congestion, emissions, & pollution, offering low-cost, low-carbon commuting options for NZ's growing communities.

April 28, 2024
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