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Article: End of line for Southerner?; Tranz Rail plans to close, sell services
- Article from:
- The Press
- Article date:
- June 27, 2001
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The axe hangs over the century-old rail service between
Christchurch and Invercargill, as Tranz Rail divests itself of
passenger services.
Tranz Rail yesterday announced it would close four of its nine
Tranz Scenic passenger services, including the Southerner, and sell
the remaining five services to Melbourne-based West Coast Railway
(WCR).
The TranzAlpine service between Christchurch and Greymouth, and
the TranzCoastal service between Christchurch and Picton are among
the services being sold.
Tranz Rail said the Southerner was expected to cease operation
within two months, once the WCR deal was finalised. About 80 Tranz
Rail jobs would go, but all staff would be offered employment with ...