Final numbers for train; link to ODT story

Final numbers for the train: 170 inbound in the morning (in spite of
snowy conditions: brrrrr!); 275ish outbound for the evening service.
Cash surplus! How do you think we should spend it? - please add your
comments...

ODT story: http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/waitati/127646/commuters-swap-cars-train

Thank you for getting the train!!!

Hi

Thank you to all you marvellous people for coming out in the snowy weather to catch the train today!!

It was a resounding success, people got out of their cars and the schools had a great down in town.

It was wonderful to see all the North Coast communities 'training" together to town!

Kind regards



Danielle Cameron
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Channel 9 news story

http://www.ch9.co.nz/content/world-car-free-day-returning

ODT story

http://www.odt.co.nz/elections-2010/dunedin-city-council/126273/commuters-challenge-mayoral-candidates

Twilight train excursion to Waitati

Dunedin residents will have a chance to enjoy a twilight rail
excursion on Wednesday 22 September when Get the Train charters the
Taieri Gorge Railway excursion train to Waitati and back.

The twilight excursion will run to Waitati from Dunedin, from 5.45 to
8.40, allowing a 45-minute stopover in Waitati. Enough time to buy a
fresh cup of coffee and take a walk around the village.

TIMETABLE: Depart Dunedin 5.45pm, Maia 5.55pm, Sawyers Bay 5.50pm,
Port Chalmers Upper 6.00pm, Mihiwaka 6.15pm, Purakaunui 6:17pm,
Osborne 6.20pm, Michies Crossing 6.25pm, Waitati ARRIVE 6.30pm

After a 45 minute stayover, return trip departs for Dunedin 7.30pm,
arriving 8.10pm.

The cash return fare is $10 and bookings are not required.

Car Free Day - train ride to town and back

Hello all train people!

We are gearing up for Car Free Day and the train ride to town!

We have been granted all the funds we applied for and are very grateful to Otago Community Trust, DCC Small Grants fund, Waikouaiti Coast Community Board and Chalmers Community Board for supporting the commuter train for Car Free Day.

Now all we have to do is fill the train on 22 September!  Warrington School are having a day out in town.  Waitati, Purakanui and Port Chalmers Schools are going to Opoho School for a visit; they are another Enviro School.

We have invited the Mayoral candidates to meet the train and give us their views on public transport.  This is our chance to show Dunedin that the North Coast wants a train and that there are lots of people who will use it.

Thank you all for your support and we'll see you on the train!

Timetable as follows:

Leaves from Waitati:

7.40 Waitati
7.45 Michies Crossing
7.50 Osbourne
7.55 Purakanui
8.00 Mihiwaka
8.10 Upper Port Chalmers
8.15 Sawyers Bay
8.25 Maia
8.40 Dunedin

Leaves Dunedin at 5.45 ..... Arrives Waitati 6.30.

If you need any more details ... please ring Danielle on 482 1233

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Media advisory: Get the Train organises commuter train for World Car-Free Day, 22 September

Media advisory: Get the Train organises commuter train for World
Car-Free Day, 22 September

Main points:

* morning and evening workers' train for Waitati, Port Chalmers and
other townships
* chance of an evening excursion for Dunedin residents

Detail:

'Get the Train' has booked the Taieri Gorge train to run as a commuter
service on 22 September from Waitati via Port Chalmers to Dunedin in
the morning - returning from in the evening.

An extra feature this year will be the chance for a twilight excursion
to Waitati from Dunedin, from 5.45 to 8.40, allowing a 45-minute
stopover in Waitati. A similar trip may be made by 'early birds',
departing Dunedin at 6.40 on the outward empty train.

The schedule will mean that the morning train will arrive at Dunedin
at approximately 8.40am.

We are inviting all Mayoral candidates to meet us off the train on
that day and asking them all to give us the gist of their position on
public transport in and around Dunedin in a succinct 60 seconds. Yes,
we will time each contribution and give them a warning bell at 50
seconds.

While we haven't told them this - we will also be rewarding them for
their efforts. In preparation are a number of 'Mayoral Trains' which
will be hung around the necks of participants if they can deliver
within their 60 seconds.

The aim of local rail and public transport advocacy group ius to "keep
the rails shiny" - to promote the idea of rail travel as an option for
developing Otago's transport needs for people and goods. We believe
that a daily train service on this route could be viable within one or
two decades as oil prices continue to increase.

We acknowledge the assistance of Community Trust of Otago, Dunedin
City Council Small Grants Fund, Waikouaiti Coast Community Board and
Chalmers Community Board for financial support for this venture.

CONTACTS

Danielle Cameron
Get the Train
4821233

Ross Johnston
Get the Train
jpl @ callsouth.net.nz

Peter Dowden
Get the Train
03 4822441 or 021 137 2129
peter.dowden @ gmail.com

TIMETABLE

(Outward train departs Dunedin 6.40am, arriving Waitati 7.20am. The
public may travel on this service)

COMMUTER TRAIN DEPART Waitati 7.40am, Michies Crossing 7.45am, Osborne
7.55am, Purakaunui 8.00am, Mihiwaka 8.05am, Port Chalmers Upper
8.10am, Sawyers Bay 8.15am, Maia 8.25am, ARRIVE Dunedin 8.40am

COMMUTER TRAIN DEPART Dunedin 5.45pm, Maia 5.55pm, Sawyers Bay 5.50pm,
Port Chalmers Upper 6.00pm, Mihiwaka 6.15pm, Purakaunui 6:17pm,
Osborne 6.20pm,

Michies Crossing 6.25pm, Waitati ARRIVE 6.30pm

(After a 45 minute stayover, return trip departs for Dunedin 7.30pm,
arriving 8.10pm)

CAR FREE DAY COMMUTER TRAIN updated timetable

This is the very latest train timetable, thanks to Grant Craig for
providing the updated times.

Please note the slightly later evening departure from Dunedin and the
availability of travel on the 'empty' trips before and after the
commute. Ideal for those wanting a dawn or evening excursion. The
train will spend about 45 minutes at Waitati on the evening run, this
is to coordinate with a freight train going the other way.

We acknowledge the assistance of Community Trust of Otago, Dunedin
City Council Small Grants Fund, Waikouaiti Coast Community Board and
Chalmers Community Board for financial support for this venture.

We look forward to seeing you all on the train.

Peter Dowden
Get the Train

Timetable:

(Outward train departs Dunedin 6.40am, arriving Waitati 7.20am. The
public may travel on this service)

COMMUTER TRAIN DEPART Waitati 7.40am, Michies Crossing 7.45am, Osborne
7.55am, Purakaunui 8.00am, Mihiwaka 8.05am, Port Chalmers Upper
8.10am, Sawyers Bay 8.15am, Maia 8.25am, ARRIVE Dunedin 8.40am
...

COMMUTER TRAIN DEPART Dunedin 5.45pm, Maia 5.55pm, Sawyers Bay 5.50pm,
Port Chalmers Upper 6.00pm, Mihiwaka 6.15pm, Purakaunui 6:17pm,
Osborne 6.20pm,

Michies Crossing 6.25pm, Waitati ARRIVE 6.30pm

(After a 45 minute stayover, return trip departs for Dunedin 7.30pm,
arriving 8.10pm)

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Peter Dowden
26 Park Rd, Warrington, Otago 9449
+64-3-482 2441 (mornings only)
+64 21 137 2129 (mobile; occasionally switched on!)

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