Re-introduction of the rail service between Tauranga and Auckland: there are some points which everyone should be aware of. The previous railcar service was run into the ground deliberately so as to justify its demise. Not only that, but the infrastructure was totally inadequate. I once saw a lady well dressed for shopping who had to scramble over two sets of railway tracks to board the train at Morrinsville. Nothing will ever work until the comfort of passengers is top of the list. I had to laugh at the statement by the general manager of Kiwi Rail that they would have to carry 700 passengers a day to make the service viable. What a laugh!
The railcars only carry about 100 passengers. Bit of a tight fit! Firstly, however the freight trains should be re-routed across the harbour. This is the only city in New Zealand where the trains run through the city centre. Hamilton and Palmerston Nth shifted them out years ago. The line should only be left for commuter traffic, not freight. Finally, if you, the public, think that anything will happen; it wont!
The people in charge, including the government, have other agendas.

Cedric Sutherland, Otumoetai.