Dunedin Railways is wholly owned by Dunedin City Council. Photo: ODTDunedin locals and visitors will be able to once again enjoy tourist rail services in the city this summer. Mayor Aaron Hawkins announced today that Dunedin City Council has agreed to under-write a limited season of rail services – for this summer only – using the assets of Dunedin Railways Ltd. A small number of fixed term seasonal staff will be employed to supplement the existing Dunedin Railways hibernation team. Trains could operate safely over summer without needing to address Dunedin Railways’ track deferred maintenance needs, which were highlighted by DCHL earlier this year.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 20, 2020 02:03 UTC