Station Sit In To Keep Trains On Track.
Waikato members of the politically independent and volunteer transport group, the Campaign For Better Transport, have
produced hundreds of signs to keep the pressure on for the Waikato - Auckland commuter train services. The Vote TRAINS
signs are to appear throughout Hamilton City over the next couple of weeks in the build up to local body elections.
"We've had members of the public asking us for signs to put on their properties as the support is high throughout
Hamilton for the commuter trains" said Jon Reeves Campaign Manager of the Vote TRAINS campaign. " A number of candidates
who have signed our manifesto have also requested our signs to be added to their electioneering material. The CBT
remains politically independent but we can advise which candidates are taking a positive stand on rail services for the
region."
A fortnight ago the CBT launched a Vote TRAINS website to advise the public which candidates support getting commuter
trains for Hamilton and the Waikato. "It's been a huge success with more candidates signing up continuously as they
realise Waikato trains is a serious issue throughout the community". The website is being updated continuously with new
candidates who have signed the manifesto.
Station Sit In:
Communities throughout the Waikato will have a chance to show their support at 11am on Saturday September the 11th. "Any
towns wanting commuter trains are being asked to come to their railway stations for half an hour to show their support.
Communities like Tuakau have organised a large turn-out for the event, and we would like to see the same at Te Kauwhata,
Huntly and possibly Ngaruawahia stations" Reeves said.
For anyone, school, group or local body election candidates wanting to join in at the train stations, please contact the
CBT as soon as possible. Details are on the Vote TRAINS website.
"These trains will link the Waikato with the heart of Auckland City and all the communities in between. It is clear
residents and businesses do not want to wait ten years for the trains as suggested by two Hamilton MP's. They want
trains now" Reeves said.
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