South Island Main Trunk Railway

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:New_Zealand_Railways
gptkbp:built 1910
1860s
gptkbp:challenges climate change
infrastructure aging
gptkbp:community_impact job creation
local business support
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Christchurch
gptkb:Picton
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of national identity
part_of_New_Zealand's_heritage
gptkbp:electrification not electrified
gptkbp:environmental_impact land use changes
wildlife corridors
gptkbp:funding public funding
private investment
gptkbp:future_plans upgrades
increased capacity
gptkbp:historical_significance important for tourism
important for trade
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label South Island Main Trunk Railway
gptkbp:is_essential_for economic development
regional connectivity
gptkbp:length 600 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
track repairs
gptkbp:nearby_attractions historical sites
scenic train rides
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:Marlborough_Sounds
Kaimai Tunnel
gptkbp:opened 1876
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:KiwiRail
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:passenger_traffic TranzAlpine
Coastal_Pacific
gptkbp:railwayLine NZR_Main_Trunk_Line
gptkbp:responsibleFor gptkb:New_Zealand_government
gptkbp:safety_features signal systems
level crossings
gptkbp:scenicViews gptkb:Southern_Alps
gptkb:Canterbury_Plains
gptkbp:serves freight transport
passenger transport
gptkbp:stations gptkb:Christchurch_Station
gptkb:Picton_Station
gptkb:Invercargill_Station
Greymouth_Station
gptkbp:track 1,067 mm
single and double track
gptkbp:trainTypes main line railway
gptkbp:transportation timber
agricultural products
minerals
bulk goods