Lobby group pushes for rail station-Miramar light railFit Wellington An artist's impression of what light rail would look like on Wellington's waterfront quays. The light rail debate appears set to heat up again in Wellington, with a lobby group urging planners to put the option firmly on the table among its proposals to fix traffic congestion. Fit Wellington The Fit Wellington lobby group has proposed a route (in orange) from the rail station to Miramar, via the city centre and airport. Light rail for the capital was a hotly-debated topic in the lead-up to September's general election, with the Green Party and New Zealand First both backing the move. Transport Minister Phil Twyford said recently future-proofing a route for light rail was an "absolute minimum" for the capital.

Source: Stuff December 10, 2017 00:45 UTC