thank you to pro - rail candidates that ran this election.
The NZ Rail Coalition is an Advocacy Group promoting pro rail candidates in the 2022 Local Body Elections.
BUILDING OUR FUTURE WITH RAIL
The NZ Rail Coalition believes our railways are a strategic asset that should be used as a resource for building our nation. We need a strong rail network to meet the challenges of climate change, dependency on fossil fuels and the housing crisis. We believe in building denser and along Public Transit Routes, rather than rampant urban sprawl.
EXPANDING OUR PASSENGER RAIL NETWORK
We support a continuous upgrade programme for regional passenger rail, existing Commuter rail, and new light rail opportunities to improve the quality, speed and coverage of the network. We support subsidizing fares on Trains, coaches and ferries to make regional public transport more affordable and encourage its usage.
MOVING MORE FREIGHT with rail
Our railways are an important for the movement of freight in NZ, something the NZRC wants to expand upon. We support expanding double tracking across the network as well as widening tunnels and other infrastructure works so our trains can carry heavier loads with more frequency.