826:
38:
694:
586:
620:, the Capital Connection would lose passengers. In 2010, KiwiRail stated it would consider changes after evaluating what impact the metro system has on the Capital Connection's patronage. The extension to Waikanae was opened in 2011. By July 2012 the future of the service seemed to be very uncertain. KiwiRail announced it would make a decision on the service in August 2012. Patronage dropped by 26,000 trips per annum (from 185,472 trips in the 2008–09 financial year to 159,641 in the 2011–12 financial year.)
355:
807:: the first of two power-baggage vans from the Bay Express, a 50-seat Southerner car, a 42-seat Northerner car and a 37-seat Northerner catering car. When the Northerner and Southerner cars were returned to their respective trains and patronage continued to increase a former Masterton commuter car was refurbished to the same standard, with the same 50 alcove-style seats as the Southerner car, but with sheepskin seat covers.
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330:
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721:. In 2001, with the partial sale of Tranz Scenic (the long-distance passenger division of Tranz Rail), the company sought to separate its commercial passenger rail operations from its subsidised services (which remained in Wellington under Tranz Metro), operation of the train was transferred to Tranz Scenic. KiwiRail is the current operator of the service.
857:
Hamilton to
Auckland train under the Upgrade New Zealand Programme. The 12 refurbished carriages will enter service in 2022. with component delivery delays, now mid 2023. A near complete and painted overhauled carriage SR6010 was shown to journalists. The S cars have now been withdrawn from service.
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The 2021–2031 Horizons
Regional Land Transport Plan recognised the importance of the service to the region and the environment. It also stated that the service, carriages and locomotives would need to be upgraded if it was to continue operating past 2025. The Plan also provides for higher frequency
837:
cars and the second former
Southerner modular 11 kW power and baggage van, with 90 kW generator and larger luggage space made up from the middle and expanded non-handbrake end compartments. The new cars are about three metres longer than the older cars and more spacious inside, with more
810:
Later, a former
Endeavour car with luggage space at one end and a former Picton – Greymouth car, both from on the Masterton commuter run, were refurbished for the service. Later still, up to five more Masterton cars, a Northerner car, the second Northerner catering car and the sole InterCity spare
794:
The service's rolling stock was refurbished in 2022/2023 at the Hutt
Workshops. The carriages left the workshop on 22 February 2023 for Palmerston North. The new set includes six S class coaches, refurbished in a Suburban Regional (SR) style similar to Te Huia (including SR5968), and a refurbished
623:
The
Greater Wellington Regional Council and the Horowhenua District Council proposed partial funding but needed the NZTA to agree to continue the service. NZTA's public transport funding criteria require that a service must reduce traffic on a congested road. In August 2012 Greater Wellington
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On Sunday 19 June 1994, a weekend service from
Palmerston North to Wellington and return started. The power/baggage van, catering car and 50-seat (alcove-style with tables) day car (ex Masterton) made up the consist. It attracted minimal patronage and was withdrawn later that year.
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The
Horizons Plan also noted that KiwiRail is investigating an inter-regional connector service, which would connect districts to urban services. Horizons note that there is opportunity to create a Whanganui – Palmerston North train service akin to this inter-regional proposal.
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Proposals to improve the service have been made throughout the train's life. This includes one by
Palmerston North City Councillor Chris Teo-Sherrell to terminate the service in Waikanae to connect to the Kapiti Tranz Metro services, and another by Palmerston North Mayor
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headroom, full air-conditioning, 60 seats per car (28 in the servery car), and twin power sockets at the foot of each pair of seats. Seating arrangement is both alcove and airline-style, using their
British Rail InterCity 72 seats. Since October 2016, fire suppressed
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664:
On 1 July 2015, KiwiRail confirmed, that funding had been approved by Horizons Regional Council and the Greater Wellington Regional Council signing off their Long Term plans, including a subsidy for the service for another three years.
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of trains, utilising a larger fleet of trains and updated stations. The Plan states that buses may be able to connect regional towns to this upgraded service. A detailed business case is being created to analyse any improvements.
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1824:
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In April 2013, KiwiRail said to keep the service operating, it would have increased ticket prices by 40 percent, and have at least 61 passengers on board in each direction. But it only increased fares by 10% from May.
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The modernisation and replacement of the service has been included in Horizons' 2021–2031 Regional Land Transport Plan. The service would be replaced by a modern and more frequent service with a larger train fleet.
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They have been repainted from Tranz Scenic standard "Cato blue" into Capital Connection livery. The S cars made their last journey to Palmerston North on 28 July 2023. The SR carriages took over from Monday 31st.
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657:, presented a petition of 2,000 signatures supporting the service at a parliamentary select committee hearing. In May 2014 he said that he was not surprised at the drop in patronage following a fare rise.
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The train operates Monday to Friday from Palmerston North to Wellington in the morning, returning in the evening. The service stops at 5 stations within the Wellington and Manawatū-Whanganui regions.
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A $ 311,000 subsidy from NZTA and $ 216,000 subsidy from Greater Wellington and Horizons Regional Council (to be shared proportionate to patronage) be paid to KiwiRail;
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1079:; adding an extra 35 km to the line to (or past) Ōtaki. In 2023 it was announced that 18 four-car trains will be built for Kapiti Coast and Wairarapa lines.
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SA class used on the Auckland Suburban network have been relocated from storage in Tauramanui. They are currently being refurbished to a similar design of the new
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The "infrastructure spendup" announced on 30 January 2020 included some upgrading of the present rolling stock but not the proposed hybrid trains (see
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said there would be maintenance and repairs for each of the carriages, at staggered intervals over the next 12 months, to improve the service.
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578:(NZTA, otherwise known as Waka Kotahi) and regional councils investing in subsidies and the replenishment of rolling stock.
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The S class consist of carriages was retired 30 July 2023 and replaced the next day by SR class on the Capital Connection.
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buffet car saw service. Before these carriages were replaced, the service was regularly running with a van and eight cars.
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From 1991, the train was operated by New Zealand Rail suburban passenger division CityRail, which was re-branded
2017:
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In 2018, the service faced funding issues, but the Government ensured that the service would continue, with the
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In 2016, it was reported patronage on the service had increased for the first time in three years.
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119:
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Greater Wellington Regional Council should integrate the service and its rolling stock into its
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https://www.greatjourneysofnz.co.nz/northern-explorer/book/other-services/capital-connection/
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On Monday 15 November 1999, a new train entered service, made up of seven (later eight)
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Regional Council) proposed a business case for a subsidy which was evaluated by NZTA.
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1817:"Government fast-tracks plans to extend Wellington's commuter rail network to Levin"
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1537:"Wellington and Palmerston North commuters could soon catch train twice a day"
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1765:"Regional Council plans new trains for Wellington but it'll take six years"
1563:"Regional Council plans new trains for Wellington but it'll take six years"
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1088:
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79:
1615:"New hybrid trains for Wellington snubbed in government transport package"
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This article is about the New Zealand train service. For other uses, see
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In 2019, the GWRC proposed replacing in 2025 the Capital Connection and
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to double the daily frequency. Neither of these proposals were adopted.
718:
564:
2351:
1739:"Capital Connection carriage upgrade signals certainty for commuters"
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1980:
1283:"WELLINGTON REGIONAL LAND TRANSPORT PLAN 2015 2018 MID–TERM UPDATE"
768:
For the future of KiwiRail's regional passenger rail services, the
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1949:
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Generator Car. Former Auckland SD driving/generator carriage
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Generator Car. Former Auckland SD driving/generator carriage
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by 2025. These trains are estimated to cost $ 415 million.
1793:. Greater Wellington Regional Council. 8 August 2019.
1591:. Greater Wellington Regional Council. 8 August 2019.
750:(GWRC) proposed replacing the Capital Connection and
1122:"Ratepayers face bill to keep capital train service"
2377:(Auckland, Waikato, Manawatū-Whanganui, Wellington)
2203:
717:in 1995 when New Zealand Rail itself was rebranded
600:The service started on Monday 15 April 1991 as the
607:
1847:"Government green lights Lower North Island Rail"
1791:"Greater Wellington seeks funding for new trains"
1589:"Greater Wellington seeks funding for new trains"
798:
616:services were extended north from Paraparaumu to
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1508:"More people board the Capital Connection train"
291:
1149:
1147:
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1143:
842:locomotives have been assigned to the service.
1520:
555:is a long-distance commuter train operated by
2451:Long-distance passenger trains in New Zealand
2189:
1920:Long distance passenger trains of New Zealand
1905:
590:KiwiRail passenger trains in the North Island
1140:
649:In March 2013, the Member of Parliament for
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1114:
865:Capital Connection 2023 SR (Regional) class
645:These subsidies to continue for five years.
42:A Capital Connection train passing through
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2182:
1912:
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1124:. The Manawatu Standard. 12 January 2010.
1067:In 2022 a business case for extending the
248:S class carriages (ex-British Rail Mark 2)
2481:Public transport in the Wellington Region
1529:
1358:. Palmerston North: Fairfax New Zealand.
1349:
1187:"Capital Connection: Commuting made easy"
1050:Public transport in the Wellington Region
814:
697:The southbound Capital Connection passes
1703:"2021–2031 Regional Land Transport Plan"
1667:"2021–2031 Regional Land Transport Plan"
1486:"Fares rise on threatened train service"
1400:
1315:"2021–2031 Regional Land Transport Plan"
1253:"Transitional rail (new activity class)"
1111:
824:
821:New Zealand British Rail Mark 2 carriage
692:
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195:No service Sat, Sun, and Public Holidays
2476:Rail transport in the Wellington Region
1352:"City rail link to capital in jeopardy"
1041:
2443:
781:
16:Commuter train operated in New Zealand
2461:Named passenger trains of New Zealand
2177:
1893:
1295:from the original on 21 December 2018
1263:from the original on 21 December 2018
1233:from the original on 21 December 2018
1167:from the original on 14 February 2013
1075:was pushed for by transport minister
675:
193:One service each way daily (Mon-Fri)
2471:Rail transport in Manawatū-Whanganui
1621:from the original on 1 February 2020
1617:. Stuff (Fairfax). 30 January 2020.
1382:"Axe hovers over Capital Connection"
1362:from the original on 22 January 2010
1128:from the original on 22 January 2010
2456:Railway services introduced in 1991
1827:from the original on 3 January 2022
1797:from the original on 21 August 2019
1771:from the original on 19 August 2019
1767:. Stuff (Fairfax). 11 August 2019.
1595:from the original on 21 August 2019
1569:from the original on 19 August 2019
1565:. Stuff (Fairfax). 11 August 2019.
1523:"Waikanae rail connection proposed"
1521:MATHEW GROCOTT (18 November 2014).
1410:. Manawatu Standard. 27 July 2012.
1350:ELLINGHAM, JIMMY (7 January 2010).
923:Café carriage, Former Auckland SA
748:Greater Wellington Regional Council
732:
612:Concerns were raised that once the
13:
2466:1991 establishments in New Zealand
1857:from the original on 29 April 2023
1745:from the original on 14 April 2021
1155:"Capital Connection business plan"
276:65 km/h (40 mph) average
14:
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1873:
1719:from the original on 30 June 2021
1683:from the original on 30 June 2021
1543:from the original on 20 July 2017
1434:"MP tries new tack to save train"
1414:from the original on 11 June 2015
1388:from the original on 14 July 2014
1331:from the original on 30 June 2021
803:The service began using standard
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2383:(Manawatū-Whanganui, Wellington)
1647:from the original on 22 May 2022
1440:from the original on 7 June 2015
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477:
452:
427:
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244:New Zealand DF class locomotives
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2315:NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi
2205:Public transport in New Zealand
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1466:from the original on 5 May 2014
1452:
1436:. Stuff/Fairfax. 1 March 2013.
1426:
1408:"Last bid to save rail service"
631:The business case argued that:
624:Regional Council and Horizons (
608:Historic threats to the service
1384:. Stuff/Fairfax. 17 May 2012.
1374:
1343:
1307:
1275:
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1209:
1179:
799:Rolling stock and motive power
1:
2420:Campaign for Better Transport
2362:Major inter-regional services
1712:. Horizons Regional Council.
1676:. Horizons Regional Council.
1462:. Stuff/Fairfax. 5 May 2014.
1460:"Fare rise cuts use of train"
1324:. Horizons Regional Council.
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763:New Zealand Upgrade Programme
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2053:New Plymouth Night Express
1880:Capital Connection website
1643:. KiwiRail. 29 June 2022.
1094:Wellington railway station
818:
795:baggage carriage (AG176).
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2393:(Wellington, Marlborough)
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1641:"Regional passenger rail"
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1062:dual-mode multiple units
1060:trains with 15 four-car
754:trains with 15 four-car
701:and the southern arm of
667:KiwiRail Scenic Journeys
563:and the capital city of
266:3 ft 6 in
177:136 km (85 mi)
1217:"Update on Budget 2018"
569:North Island Main Trunk
830:
815:British Rail carriages
756:bi-mode multiple units
710:
592:
21:The Capitol Connection
2310:Ministry of Transport
1356:The Manawatu Standard
828:
805:NZR 56-foot carriages
696:
588:
2154:South Island Limited
2048:New Plymouth Express
1986:Taieri Gorge Limited
1955:Wairarapa Connection
1741:. 13 December 2020.
1710:www.Horizons.govt.nz
1674:www.Horizons.govt.nz
1539:. 10 December 2016.
1322:www.Horizons.govt.nz
1224:www.horizons.govt.nz
1058:Wairarapa Connection
1042:Future Rolling Stock
1035:Former Auckland SA
1021:Former Auckland SA
965:Former Auckland SA
951:Former Auckland SA
937:Former Auckland SA
752:Wairarapa Connection
205:Seating arrangements
182:Average journey time
112:Cityrail (1991–1995)
2371:(Auckland, Waikato)
1007:Former Auckland SA
993:Former Auckland SA
979:Former Auckland SA
835:British Rail Mark 2
782:2021–2031 expansion
576:NZ Transport Agency
215:Catering facilities
132:159,641 (2011–2012)
96:Current operator(s)
32:
2381:Capital Connection
2254:Manawatū-Whanganui
2113:Waikato Connection
2033:Geyserland Express
1945:Capital Connection
1047:See re new trains
851:Auckland Transport
831:
770:Capital Connection
711:
676:Historic Proposals
655:Iain Lees-Galloway
626:Manawatū-Whanganui
593:
553:Capital Connection
223:Baggage facilities
185:2 hours, 6 minutes
174:Distance travelled
108:Former operator(s)
31:Capital Connection
30:
2438:
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2375:Northern Explorer
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2167:
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2134:Culverden Express
2068:Northland Express
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1510:. 17 August 2016.
1197:on 19 August 2007
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829:S class carriages
705:as it approaches
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210:Alcove with table
200:On-board services
190:Service frequency
46:, 8 February 2024
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2098:Taneatua Express
2023:Daylight Limited
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1193:. Archived from
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733:Weekend services
651:Palmerston North
602:Cityrail Express
561:Palmerston North
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156:Palmerston North
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2078:Rotorua Express
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