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On Oct. 29, Tranz Rail Holdings Ltd. plans to launch Sprint, an express container service from Auckland to Wellington, New Zealand.


Trains would leave Auckland at 8 p.m. and arrive in Wellington at 7 a.m., Monday through Friday.


Tranz Rail has earmarked 20 rail cars that can accommodate 40-, 20- or 10- foot containers. The railroad would operate Sprint trains at 55 mph instead of the railroad's typical 50 mph top speed.


Officials plan to add a return Wellington-to-Auckland service if Sprint is successful, according to a prepared statement.