Save Our Trains Campaign says support needs to be given to climate friendly transport options. \\
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\nSave Our Trains Spokesperson Paul Callister says the recapitalization of Air New Zealand includes a major investment by the Government, which is the majority shareholder in the airline. \\
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\n\u201cAt the same time, the Government describes the disappearance of climate friendly long distance passenger rail as an operational matter for KiwiRail.\u201d \\
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\nHe says trains already have a very low carbon footprint, but there is no clear decarbonisation pathway for airlines. \\
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\nDr Callister says if the Government is serious about meeting climate goals and reducing emissions, it has to start taking intercity passenger rail seriously as a policy issue. \\
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\nThe Save Our Trains campaign was started in late January by concerned members of the public after KiwiRail\u2019s announcement in December 2021 it was pulling same day scheduled passenger services throughout New Zealand. \\
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\nDr Callister says the campaign\u2019s other demands are that future passenger rail services are built around concerns for affordability, accessibility, and regional economic development. \\
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\nHe says over 7600 people have signed the Save Our Trains petition. \\
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\nThe petition to Save Our National Passenger Rail Network reads: We call on the Government and KiwiRail to commit to maintaining existing intercity passenger rail services. Furthermore, we ask for a comprehensive national strategy for future passenger rail services built around concern for climate action and economic development. \\
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\nThe petition to Save Our National Passenger Rail Network can be found at:<\/p>\n
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\n*Press release dated 31 Mar 22. Authorized by Victor Billot, from\u00a0[Save Out Trains](https:\/\/www.allrailways.co.nz\/)*.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"