Main South Line

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:railway_line
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Christchurch
gptkb:Invercargill
gptkbp:construction_started 1872
1878
gptkbp:cultural_significance important for local communities
historical landmarks along the route
gptkbp:electrification not electrified
gptkbp:environmental_impact minimal impact
gptkbp:features scenic views
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades planned
increased capacity
improved services
gptkbp:has_connection_to gptkb:bus_services
ferry services
other rail lines
gptkbp:has_stations gptkb:Dunedin_Station
gptkb:Timaru_Station
gptkb:Christchurch_Station
gptkb:Oamaru_Station
gptkb:Invercargill_Station
gptkbp:historical_significance important for tourism
important for trade
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Main South Line
gptkbp:is_essential_for economic growth
regional development
gptkbp:is_part_of New Zealand rail network
gptkbp:length approximately 600 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:major_cities_served gptkb:Christchurch
gptkb:Invercargill
gptkb:Dunedin
Oamaru
Timaru
gptkbp:opened 1878
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Kiwi_Rail
gptkbp:operational_since 1878
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:Kiwi_Rail
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:South_Island_Main_Trunk_Railway
gptkbp:passes_through gptkb:Otago_Region
gptkb:Canterbury_Region
gptkbp:railway_line multiple stations
gptkbp:safety_features modern signaling systems
level crossings
gptkbp:scenic_views Southern Scenic Route
gptkbp:serves freight transport
passenger transport
gptkbp:status operational
gptkbp:tourist_attraction natural parks
coastal views
heritage sites
scenic train journeys
gptkbp:track_gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
gptkbp:train_types mixed traffic
gptkbp:transportation passenger trains
freight trains
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Christchurch_Railway_Station
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5