Trans-Island Railway

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway
gptkbp:accessibility wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:awards Sustainable Transport Award 2022
Best Scenic Railway 2021
gptkbp:communityEngagement Yes
gptkbp:communityFeedback positive
suggestions for improvement
gptkbp:connects gptkb:South_Island
gptkb:North_Island
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 1999
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1995
gptkbp:culturalImpact promotes tourism
connects communities
gptkbp:drivetrain January 2000
gptkbp:environmentalImpact low
gptkbp:events cultural celebrations
seasonal festivals
themed journeys
train excursions
gptkbp:features bicycle transport
dining services
sightseeing carriages
gptkbp:funding government and private investment
gptkbp:futurePlans expansion
upgrading infrastructure
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Trans-Island Railway
gptkbp:length approximately 200 kilometers
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:majorStations gptkb:Christchurch
gptkb:Auckland
gptkb:Wellington
gptkb:Dunedin
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive
gptkbp:opened 2000
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Trans-Island_Rail_Company
gptkbp:partnerships local businesses
tour operators
gptkbp:partOf national_rail_network
gptkbp:passengerCapacity 200 passengers
100 tons
gptkbp:safetyFeatures high
gptkbp:scenicViews Yes
mountains
forests
lakes
coastline
gptkbp:services daily
gptkbp:speed 80 km/h
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives recycling programs
solar energy
carbon offsetting
gptkbp:ticketingSystem online and at stations
gptkbp:type passenger and freight