A man who is facing three charges after allegedly walking through New Zealand’s longest passenger rain tunnel. The accused was due to appear at the Hutt Valley District Court on Tuesday morning, but he failed to turn up. READ MORE:* Man charged with walking through Remutaka train tunnel keeps name secret for now* Man charged after walking through 9km Remutaka rail tunnel, forcing train cancellationThe defendant had previously appeared at the same court on May 4. The man was arrested as he exited the Upper Hutt side of the tunnel shortly after 9pm. The 6.18pm train on the Wairarapa line from Upper Hutt to Masterton had to return to Upper Hutt and was replaced by a bus service.

Source: Stuff May 18, 2021 01:06 UTC