Dear KiwiRail,

I would like to make an OIA regarding information to the current progress, future work and estimated time of completion for the Wellington Upgrade Program and other associated developments.

Specifically what progress has been made in regard to the Wellington ETCS Program, removing the single track bottle neck Kāpiti line, the removal of temporary speed restrictions, and station access improvements.

Furthermore are there any plans to increase line speeds along sections of track where it is viable, to me there are several places were line speed could be improved. For example between Waikanae and Paraparaumu, or other places on the line, if not why not. I understand that increasing frequency is extremely important in attracting more riders at some point speed must be increased to make it more attractive, especially for trips between centers that are not the CBD. I have seen Kiwirail say that they will increase speed but never where or by how much. To me it seems like Kiwirail isn't all that interested as fright trains wouldn't be able to utilise such upgrades.

I look forward to your reply within the next 20 days.

Yours faithfully,

Isaac Morrison