Mainland Rail brings more trains to the South Island
There are more passenger trains in the South Island, New Zealand: the Crusaders Express bringing people to rugby games in Christchurch, the Mainlander between Christchurch and Invercargill, the Mountaineer between Christchurch and Arthur's Pass and various trains to events around Canterbury. This video reviews the history of these passenger trains by Steam Incorporated, Pounamu Tourism and Mainland Rail from 2017 onwards. I hope I got things right, but it's sometimes hard to get an exact overview. Thanks to my wife for taking the line-side video, while I was on the Crusaders Express from Rangiora.

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English Electric in the Wet - Weka Pass Railway - Canterbury - June 2026

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DC 4375 & the Inaugural Mainlander - January 2026 (HD)

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Trains around Ashburton: June 2026

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Why NZ's Tranzalpine is not worth it - Scenic Plus Review

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Christchurch to Dunedin 12 Hours by Intercity Bus across New Zealand’s South Island

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What makes the TranzAlpine one of the world’s most breathtaking train journeys? Find out here

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ساعة من السكينة مع القرآن❤️😌 | تلاوة هادئة للنوم والاسترخاء🕊️🎧 | Deep Tranquility

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Hobart Railway Station in Ruin

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Switzerland’s Historic Railway Giants Return 🚂🔥 | Bahnfestival Brugg 2026

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KiwiRail Trains in the South Island - April 2026 (4K)

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NZ's best kept secret | The Coastal Pacific train | Picton to Christchurch

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Ka 942 to Arthur's Pass Winter 2014 (HD)

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Arthurs Pass Trains New Zealand 2026

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Cab View on the Kaimai Express: Waharoa to Tauranga (Timelapse)

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Reports into Christchurch Suburban Rail - Train Vicar overview

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Unbelievable Train Moments Caught on Camera

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New Zealand’s Ultimate Rail & Ferry Journey | Christchurch to Wellington in Premium Class

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The Thunder of Twin EMD 567 Engines! Behind the Scenes as Two Nohab Locomotives Prepare for Action!

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Driver's Eye - Di 1102 on the Weka Pass Railway (HD)

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