Editing Inter-city rail (section)

==== New Zealand ====
In [[New Zealand]], there are currently three long-distance passenger services classed as inter-city: the [[Coastal Pacific]], the [[Northern Explorer]], and the [[TranzAlpine]]. Their slow average speed is limited by the rugged country traversed, particularly in the middle of the [[North Island, New Zealand|North Island]], where the [[North Island Main Trunk]] has many sharp curves and steep gradients. Given these speeds, as well as the prioritization of the [[rail transport in New Zealand]] towards freight, these passenger services primarily cater the tourist market, similar to long-distance routes in Australia.

Other current commuter passenger services include the [[Capital Connection]], [[Te Huia]] and the [[Wairarapa Connection]]. A network of regional and long-distance rail passenger services until the mid-twentieth century has largely been replaced by air or bus services.