Why move Melling Station south instead of extending the rail line further north?

Melling Station needs to move to create space for the new interchange.

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www.teawakairangi.co.nz/our-projects/our-projects/melling-line-closure/

The newly relocated station will be closer to central Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai - Lower Hutt and connect to the central city via a new walking and cycling bridge.

Last updated: 6 Jun 2024
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There are currently no plans to extend the rail line further north. However, the new Melling interchange has been designed to accommodate a rail line if the train line is extended in the future.

Last updated: 29 Jun 2021
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