The new train ran roughly to the railcar timetable, taking five and a half hours between Wellington and Napier. Although some railcar services supplemented the Endeavour in its early years, these all ceased by the end of 1976, with the Endeavour proving more popular with passengers.
The new train adhered closely to the railcar timetable, covering the distance from Wellington to Napier in five and a half hours. Despite some railcars assisting the Endeavour initially, all such services ceased by December 1976, with the Endeavour proving more popular among passengers.