Fresh calls for Auckland - Hamilton rail service

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Waikato residents renewed their calls for a commuter rail service between Hamilton and Auckland with staged sit ins at train stations yesterday.

People from Huntly, Te Kauwhata and Tuakau took part in the sit-in at stations in north Waikato.

VoteTRAINS.org.nz campaign manager Jon Reeves says it's clear residents want passenger trains now and there are a lot of business commuters, elderly people and students who would benefit from a commuter service.

Some 250 residents attended the event at Tuakau alone and mayoral candidates Allan Sanson and Clint Baddeley turned out and spoke in support of a commuter train service.

Mr Reeves hopes this means some serious action will be taken after the election.

- NEWSTALK ZB