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-what is the minimum FTE required (by health and safety or other regulation/policy requirements) to run a service (a train) on the Wairarapa line? (ie what is the minimum number of staff required to run a service before a service is cancelled or bus replaced)  

- what is the breakdown of this minimum FTE requirement (ie: one driver/engineer, four guards etc)  

- what is the total FTE employed in these roles who are able to work on the Wairarapa line  

- what is the breakdown of the total (ie train driver, guard etc)  

- what was the patronage count for February 2025 on the Wairarapa line? How does this compare to February 2024?  

- how many Wairarapa services were bus replaced in February 2025 vs February 2024?  

- what was the average time Wairarapa services were delayed in Feb 25 vs February 25?  

- what is the contractual agreement state as a recourse when a train service is late or unable to be provided? (Fines?) please provide details  

- any correspondence exchanged between GWRC and Metlink, Transdev and or KiwiRail regarding delays, capacity issues or bus replacements the Wairarapa line since 1 February 2025 to the date of this request  

- what was the fare box for the Wairarapa line in Feb 25 vs February 24 

- any information regarding steps being taken to improve the frequency, reliability and servicing of Wairarapa line  

 - what is the current turnover in roles associated with the Wairarapa line?

For a copy of the attachment relating to this request please email democratic.services@gw.govt.nz