KiwiRail unveils future road-rail hub concept in Manawatu

KiwiRail unveils future road-rail hub concept in Manawatu
Gavin Evans
KiwiRail says a major rail-road freight hub planned for Manawatu will improve efficiency and cater for the country’s long-term rail growth.The concept facility, which will include log-handling yards, bulk fuel storage, warehousing and export container yards, was unveiled by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones.At three kilometres in length, it has been designed for trains up to 1.5 kilometres long – a 60 percent increase in current length and capacity.“A purposely designed facility to link rail and road together like this hasn’t b...

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