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Christchurch Earthquake Update
(As at 12Noon 08 Sep 10)


It is hoped that the Christchurch/Arthurs Pass/Greymouth and Greymouth/Arthurs Pass/Christchurch train service will operate form 09 Sep 10.

The Christchurch/Kaikoura/Blenheim/Picton and Picton/Blenheim/Kaikoura/Christchurch train service is operating normally.

The Auckland/Wellington and Wellington/Auckland train services are not affected.
 

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Christchurch-Greymouth Train

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Auckland to Wellington Train


The Auckland to Wellington train service on The Overlander train is a scenic rail journey through the heart of New Zealand's North Island travelling between Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city and home of the Sky Tower, to Wellington, New Zealand’s arts and culture capital. You see views of New Zealand farmland, the majestic volcanoes of the volcanic plateau, the world famous Raurimu Spiral and stunning river gorges – all from our panoramic windows. The Overlander train has a Buffet Carriage offering a range of drinks, snacks and light meals plus the Observation Carriage with a mix of seating including lounge style seating.

The Christchurch to Picton Train

The Christchurch to Picton train service on The TranzCoastal train is a scenic rail journey travelling from Christchurch to Kaikoura, Blenheim and Picton - the gateway to the Marlborough Sounds. Your journey is a scenic feast, with the Kaikoura mountain ranges on one side of your train and the rugged Pacific Ocean coastline on the other. Travel through some of New Zealand’s finest farmland areas, plus seals and penguins from the comfort of your carriage. The TranzCoastal train has an open air viewing carriage and a Buffet Carriage offering a range drinks, snacks and light meals.

The Christchurch to Greymouth Train

The Christchurch to Greymouth train service on the TranzAlpine train is a scenic rail journey, travelling between Christchurch, Arthurs Pass and Greymouth, from one coast of New Zealand's South Island to the other. From your carriage you’ll see farmlands of the Canterbury Plains, ascending up through  spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River to one of three passes through the Southern Alps before descending through the Otira Tunnel to lush beech alpine rain forests of the West Coast to Greymouth. The TranzAlpine train has an open air viewing carriage and a Buffet Carriage offering a range drinks, snacks and light meals.

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