Canterbury Plains Line

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway line
gptkbp:communityEvents hosts events along the route
gptkbp:communityFeedback generally positive
gptkbp:communityImpact supports local economies
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Christchurch
gptkb:Dunedin
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1878
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1872
gptkbp:culturalSignificance part of local heritage
gptkbp:drivetrain 1878
gptkbp:electrification not electrified
gptkbp:environmentalImpact minimal
affected by weather conditions
gptkbp:famousLandmark near historical sites
gptkbp:features multiple stations
gptkbp:future_plans planned expansions
gptkbp:futurePlans upgrades planned
gptkbp:hasStations gptkb:Oamaru
gptkb:Christchurch_Railway_Station
gptkb:Timaru
gptkb:Dunedin_Railway_Station
Ashburton
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of significant events
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for regional development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Canterbury Plains Line
gptkbp:length approximately 200 kilometers
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local businesses
gptkbp:localWildlife habitats nearby
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:opened 1878
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:KiwiRail
gptkbp:originalNetwork gptkb:New_Zealand_Rail_Network
gptkbp:partnerships collaborates with local councils
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:South_Island_Main_Trunk_Railway
gptkbp:passengerCapacity high
varies by service
includes amenities
gptkbp:passesThrough gptkb:Canterbury_Region
gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs gptkb:Canterbury_Railway
gptkbp:railwayLine part_of_New_Zealand's_railway_expansion
gptkbp:renovated ongoing
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally safe
gptkbp:scenicViews yes
offers scenic views of the plains
gptkbp:serves freight transport
passenger transport
gptkbp:services varies by day
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:ticketingSystem integrated_with_KiwiRail
gptkbp:tourism boosts tourism in the region
gptkbp:track 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
gptkbp:trainTypes heavy rail
gptkbp:transportation rail transportation
includes bulk transport
gptkbp:usedBy tourist services