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On both the North and South islands, long distance passenger rail service is provided by Tranz Scenic corporation. New Zealand has three main passenger lines.
The Overlander provides service on a daily basis from Auckland to Wellington and Wellington to Auckland. The TranzCoastal provides service on the South Island from Christchurch to Picton and back, timed to meet one of the inter-island ferry sailings.
The TranzAlpine, one of the most popular routes, provides service between Christchurch and Greymouth, including a stop inside the Arthur's Pass National Park.
Tranz Scenic also operates a weekday commuter service known as the Capital Connection between Palmerston North and Wellington (departing Palmerston North in the morning and returning in the evening).
The commuter rail operator, Tranz Metro, operates the Wairarapa Connection between Masterton and Wellington, with between 2 and 6 services in each direction depending on the day of the week. Tickets for these services can normally be purchased on the day, at the station or on the train. All day return tickets and group passes are available. Although the trains do not travel fast, they are a good way to relax with friends and family.
Station stops for all lines, with links to relevant city articles, are as follows:
The Overlander
Auckland -
Middlemore -
Papakura -
Pukekohe -
Hamilton -
Otorohanga -
Te Kuiti -
Taumarunui -
National Park -
Ohakune -
Marton -
Feilding -
Palmerston North -
Levin -
Paraparaumu -
Porirua -
Wellington
The TranzCoastal
Picton -
Blenheim -
Seddon -
Kaikoura -
Mina -
Waipara -
Rangiora -
Christchurch
The TranzAlpine
Christchurch -
Rolleston -
Darfield -
Springfield -
Cass -
Arthur's Pass National Park -
Otira -
Jacksons -
Moana -
Kokiri -
Brunner -
Greymouth
Capital Connection (TranzScenic - Commuter Service - 1 return service on weekdays only)
Palmerston North -
Shannon -
Levin -
Otaki -
Waikanae -
Paraparaumu -
Wellington
Wairairapa Connection (TranzMetro Commuter Service - 2 to 6 return services daily.)
Masterton -
Renall Street -
Solway -
Carterton -
Matarawa -
Woodside -
Featherston -
Maymorn -
Upper Hutt -
Waterloo (Hutt Central) -
Petone -
Wellington
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