tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211616357616951025.post7928879650114191116..comments2024-03-05T08:45:33.095+13:00Comments on NZ In Tranzit: Christchurch rebuild - will it create a drain or train?David Welchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11986414622432134057noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-211616357616951025.post-19618024655124666332012-04-27T23:12:05.740+12:002012-04-27T23:12:05.740+12:00Unfortunately a 4hr++ frustrating train journey is...Unfortunately a 4hr++ frustrating train journey is a non starter. Youd be lucky to run a successful commuter service from Ashburton at current speed/reliability. <br />Spend a lot of money on an up to 360km/h std. rail system, alowing the trip to take 1.5hrs then maybe.<br />I firmly believe 'if' NZ finds and decides to exploit offshore oil reserves, such projects should be undertaken in the long term national interest to insulate us from future oil reliance.Vnoreply@blogger.com