The idea of a commuter train taking passengers from Rangiora and Rolleston into Christchurch is gathering steam, but not everyone is on board.
Environment Canterbury (ECan) Canterbury’s regional council, voted to approach KiwiRail to assist in preparing a business case for a Rangiora to Rolleston passenger rail service.
Councillor Joe Davies moved the motion, which was passed unanimously by councillors at a meeting on Tuesday.
He said a Rangiora to Rolleston service would be ‘‘an easy win’’ compared to the proposed mass rapid transit rail service in Christchurch, as the infrastructure is already in place.
‘‘There’s a corridor already in place so there would be significantly lower set-up costs compared to the mass rapid transit proposal, and this is an opportunity to link Rangiora and Rolleston to the city.’’
