Porirua Railway station has had a dramatic $1 million transformation ahead of the introduction of the Matangi trains and the new commuter service to Waikanae which start operating this Sunday.

To prepare for it, upgrades have had to occur along the line and a huge positive has been the improvements at Porirua's station which has included the addition of some stunning photo panels and artwork.

Porirua station is the second busiest across the second busiest on Wellington’s commuter rail network, with about 1.3 million passenger trips made from there each year. Greater Wellington funded works which included resurfacing the station platform and steps and upgrading the bus shelter, subway, lighting, paving and fencing and ducting has been be in place for the introduction in future of Greater Wellington 's real time passenger information systems.

Porirua City Council has funded the stunning images and paintings that celebrate Porirua's landscapes, people and lifestyles.
Attached is a news release and some images that I can make available in hi resolution if you're interested.

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