cancellation premature as the service was beginning to grow in popularity. Predecessor A refurbished NZR RM class (88 seater) nicknamed the Blue Streak was used for a trial Hamilton–Auckland service from 8 April 1968, which was discontinued for lack of patronage. Reintroduction The service was reintroduced on 6 April 2021 as the Te Huia, running between Papakura and Hamilton. References External links Images of coaches being refurbished at Hutt workshops in 2019 Long-distance passenger trains in New Zealand Rail transport in Auckland Rail transport in Waikato Railway services introduced in 2000 Railway services discontinued in 2001 2000 establishments in New Zealand 2001 disestablishments in New Zealand Discontinued railway services in New Zealand