Save Our Trains Otepoti Dunedin

Who are we?

We are part of the Save Our Trains/The Future Is Rail nationwide network in New Zealand, and are based in Dunedin, Otago, but support, promote and advocate for passenger rail initiatives, as well as wider public transport issues, throughout New Zealand and worldwide.

What we do.

We campaign for the reinstatement of passenger rail in the South Island. This includes public meetings, actions, submissions, and lobbying. We also publish blogs and articles covering these issues, and have a growing gallery of passenger rail, public transport and related photos and graphics.

Our Blog

News and views related to rail in Otago & Southland.

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A special train could be on offer to bring students south to the University of Otago.

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It's not all doom and gloom when it comes to rail. Let's focus on some of the bright spots.

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a black and white photo of the top of a building
Party views on Dunedin area passenger rail

Where did local candidates for parliament say they stood on rail issues in the 2023 election.

Read about some of the work we've been doing to bring back the Southerner train.