Mainland Rail
| Industry | Rail transport |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Christchurch, New Zealand , New Zealand |
Area served | New Zealand |
| Services | Passenger services |
| Website | www |
Mainland Rail Limited is a New Zealand railway company that intends to operate rail passenger services in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Background
[edit | edit source]The company was registered in 2023. The company is one-third owned by Pounamu Tourism Group.[1]
Proposed services
[edit | edit source]The company has announced it intends to operate a "special events express" in Christchurch, transporting people to Te Kaha Stadium during concerts and sporting events.[2] The first express service is expected to be for the April 2026 opening of the stadium, with the service carrying up to 5,700 passengers per event and travelling as far as Ashburton and Rangiora.
Central Christchurch platform
[edit | edit source]In November 2025, The Press newspaper reported that Mainland Rail was working alongside "private partners" and Christchurch City Council to construct a central city platform, by the Moorhouse Avenue and Colombo Street overbridge.[3] KiwiRail also said it was engaged in technical discussions for a new station, and for monthly slots in the track timetable for an event service.[3]
Rolling stock
[edit | edit source]The company has purchased the 10 sets of the former Auckland Transport ADL/ADC class diesel multiple units, and the former KiwiRail owned Capital Connection S class carriages.[2][4]
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