Electrification of the Wellington rail network up to Waikanae means KiwiRail have to decide whether or not to continue the only commuter rail service between Palmerston North and Wellington.

The decision is at least 12 months away so we have plenty of time to campaign and put together a convincing argument about why it should be retained. click here to follow the Facebook campaign.

What's Happening

The new metro service is expected to begin in early 2011. KiwiRail has agreed to run the Capital Connection alongside the new service for at least 6 months to test passangers' response.

Capital Connection an important link

Leaders vow fight over rail service

Manawatu sets Turbo-charged goal of saving Capital Connection rail service

Rail campaigners meeting 

Hope Capital Connection Will Survive

Rail campaigner rallies support 

Kapiti support for PN rail connection

Ratepayers face rail bill

Rail service push on a roll, says MP

Capital Connection Under Threat

Rail connection vital for city

City rail link to capital in jeopardy