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Rail transportation

Rail transport in the Manawatu-Whanganui refers to the modern and historic use of passenger and freight trains and trams in that region.

Freight shipments comprise a large majority of the modern usage of the region's network, with Fonterra finding large use?. The region is unique in New Zealand as two passenger services serve the region.

The region is served by two

The region's central location coupled with provincial cities located within means the Manawatu-Whanganui is an important hub for rail transport.

The region represents X% of the nation's rail network, and X% of the NIMT length.

History

Current use Passenger Freight

Future