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27 October 2026

NZ First announces $4b 'Commonsense Express' plan for rail

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NZ First announces $4b 'Commonsense Express' plan for rail

New Zealand First has announced a 10-point rail policy, building on its commitment to trial commuter rail in Canterbury and bring back the Southerner Train as well as commitments from the coalition already underway.

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