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    Hopes new trains will boost economic activity across the lower North Island

    Hopes new trains will boost economic activity across the lower North Island


    Greater Wellington Regional Council's announced French firm Alstom will build 18 new battery-electric trains at a cost of more than a billion dollars.

    Ninety percent of the cost is funded by government.

    Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the benefits won't just be found in Wellington.

    He says the investment means Palmerston North will functionally now be included in the Wellington metro rail network.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    		 Rugby:
    Ruben Love is embracing the variety of roles he's being given early in his test career 21:57

     Law and Order:
    The cordon around the area Tom Phillips died has been lifted 21:17

     International:
    What were assassinated right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk's views? 19:17

     Soccer:
    No sense that she's taking a backwards step by returning to the A-League, for New Zealand international Macey Fraser 18:57

     Rugby:
    Lima Sopoaga hs tipped two of his Waikato teammates as future All Blacks 18:37

     Rugby:
    Former All Black Lima Sopoaga has revealed his biggest piece of advice for his younger Waikato teammates, ahead of tonight's NPC encounter with North Harbour in Hamilton 18:07

     Rugby:
    No shortage of motivation for the All Blacks to make it two-nil against the Springboks tomorrow night 17:27

     Rugby League:
    The Melbourne Storm are relieved and excited captain Harry Grant is returning for tonight's home NRL qualifying final against the Canterbury Bulldogs 17:27

     Law and Order:
    Police officers have been seen removing items from the camp site of fugitive Tom Phillips and his children 16:37

     Law and Order:
    The cordon around the site of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' death is set to be lifted 16:27

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