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TranzAlpine

TranzAlpine Express
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The eastbound TranzAlpine, while being hauled by DXC's 5391 and 5333, arriving in Springfield.jpg
The eastbound TranzAlpine, while being hauled by DXCs 5391 and 5333, arriving in Springfield.
Overview
Service type Inter-city rail
Status Operating
Locale South Island, New Zealand
First service 1987-11-22
Current operator(s) KiwiRail Scenic
Former operator(s) InterCity Rail (1987 - 1995), Tranz Scenic 1995-2012
Ridership 204,000 (2006 financial year)
Website TranzAlpine
Route
Start Christchurch
Stops 9
End Greymouth
Distance travelled 223 km (139 mi)
Average journey time 4 hours, 25 minutes
Service frequency Daily each way
On-board services
Class(es) One class
Seating arrangements Airline style
Table bay
Catering facilities On-board café
Observation facilities Large windows in all carriages
Open-air carriage in middle of train
Baggage facilities Overhead racks
Baggage carriage
Technical
Two DX locomotives
Four to six AK carriages
One to two AKCs café carriages
One to two open-air observation AKV vans
One AKL luggage van
Track gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)