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    New fangled concepts like peak oil - by frog



    Yesterday Dr Cullen announced $121m in the current fiscal year to upgrade our rail network.  Note that his reasoning for this investment included: Today we have to come to terms with a new set of circumstances – the emerging reality of Peak Oil and the impact rising fuel prices have on our economy. Rail’s energy efficiency [...] read more
    October 2, 2008 12:41 pm - 26 Comments
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    Tranz Metro celebrates 70 years on the Johnsonville Line - by frog



    Tomorrow marks the 70th anniversary of electrified commuter service on the Johnsonville Line into Wellington. The line itself dates back to 1885 and was the main line north from the capital until 1937, when the Tawa flat deviation was opened to all rail traffic. In the early 1930′s rail management considered closing the bypassed Johnsonville [...] read more
    July 1, 2008 12:33 pm - 16 Comments