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Dunedin Plans Ambitious Revival of Historic Cable Car Line

11/23/2025

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The Dunedin Heritage Light Rail Trust plans to revive the Mornington cable car line, which operated from 1883 to 1957, as a tourist attraction and local transport.
Gina Browne, chairwoman of the Dunedin Heritage Light Rail Trust, emphasized the original system's engineering.
Jeff Tollan, president of the Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand, said the plan is ambitious but feasible with community support, drawing parallels to Christchurch tram projects.

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The Dunedin Heritage Light Rail Trust plans to revive the Mornington cable car line, which operated from 1883 to 1957, as a tourist attraction and local transport.
Gina Browne, chairwoman of the Dunedin Heritage Light Rail Trust, emphasized the original system's engineering.
Jeff Tollan, president of the Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand, said the plan is ambitious but feasible with community support, drawing parallels to Christchurch tram projects.