Coastal Pacific
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The Coastal Pacific is a long-distance passenger train that runs between Picton and Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. It is operated by the Great Journeys New Zealand division of KiwiRail. It was called the TranzCoastal from May 2000 until temporarily withdrawn in February 2011. It was the first train to use the new AK class carriages.
The Coastal Pacific on the Kaikōura Coast
The Coastal Pacific crossing the double-decker rail and road bridge near Seddon in April 2007
A Picton-bound Coastal Pacific departing Christchurch
Heading north through Christchurch
Picton, New Zealand
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Picton is a town in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand's South Island. The town is located near the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound / Tōtaranui, 25 km (16 mi) north of Blenheim and 65 km (40 mi) west of Wellington. Waikawa lies just north-east of Picton and is considered to be a contiguous part of the Picton urban area.
A view of the harbour in Picton
Picton from the air
Picton, a park at the coast
Picton Railway Station in 2006.