Dunedin RWC 2011 Train Service Tweaked

Very light bookings for the Waitati to Dunedin train service for the upcoming two RWC 2011 matches has resulted in the decision this afternoon to cancel those two trips.
“The first train services to a Dunedin Rugby World Cup 2011 match last weekend were a fantastic success”, the Dunedin City Council’s RWC 2011 Transport Co-ordinator Greg Sligo says.
“However, it is not financially viable to run the Waitati train for the England v Georgia and England v Romania matches.
“We consulted with the Waitati organisers before making this decision, and they agreed that the train would only run again for the Ireland v Italy game on 2 October, which is expected to sell out.”
People who hold tickets for the canceled services are being contacted where possible and can claim a refund from Taieri Gorge Railway or the Dunedin i-SITE Visitor Centre.
“The Mosgiel to Dunedin and return service will be run to all remaining matches, and we urge those people wishing to buy tickets for the remaining services to purchase them from Taieri Gorge Railway or the Dunedin i-SITE Visitor Centre as soon as possible.” Greg says.
An additional bus will be put on from Palmerston for all those who wish to use public transport to the matches. Bookings for the bus can be made by phoning Dunedin Passenger Transport Ltd on 03 474 1669.
Greg said the Mosgiel to Dunedin and Waitati to Dunedin train services were well used for the first match, and feedback from all those who travelled aboard had been positive. Almost 300 people used the Mosgiel service and about 130 were on the Waitati train.
The Dunedin City Council is underwriting the cost of the trains.