KiwiRail chief executive Greg Miller said the TranzAlpine service was vital for the West Coast economy. Photo: KiwiRailTranzAlpine train services will be running again between Christchurch and Greymouth next month. KiwiRail chief executive Greg Miller said the TranzAlpine service was vital for the West Coast economy. With its last ride on 22 March, Miller said the service which relied heavily on overseas tourists would need local support. KiwiRail also runs a commuter rail service between Palmerston North and Wellington, which resumed in late April.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 22, 2020 20:03 UTC