The AA is impressed with an announcement today about a package to rebuild Wellington commuter rail services.

AA General Manger Motoring Affairs Mike Noon says the investment will be very popular with people living in the Wellington region.

“Confidence in train services is essential for good uptake. People need to know the infrastructure is maintained and they can trust the trains will run to time.

“After many months of disruption in the service because of upgrades to the Kapiti line, the announcement today will help to restore some of this trust. Getting this investment will be a relief for Wellingtonians who will look forward to the rail network eventually operating smoothly,” says Mr Noon.

“The announcement is also particularly welcome given people are feeling the pressure of petrol price rises. We know that once petrol goes over $2 per litre it triggers more people to start using public transport.”

The AA believes it is important that commuters have choices for their daily commute to work and looks forward to more details about the announcement in the 2011 Budget.

For more information contact

Mike Noon
General Manager Motoring Affairs
New Zealand Automobile Association
M. +64 21 659 704
Email: mnoon@aa.co.nz