Passenger rail services back on track — Christchurch to Invercargill set to roll with a July start

$The resurrected Mainlander train passes Burkes on its first service between Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.\\nPhoto: Stephen Jaquiery$

The resurrected Mainlander train passes Burkes on its first service between Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Steve HepburnDeputy chief reporter

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Updated, Sunday, November 1, 2026

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