The report said that it would be unlikely that rail connections would be made at National Park or Waiouru as the distance to forestry ports and processing plants would increase. A connection from Kinleith was a possibility but it would need to traverse difficult terrain and two crossings of the Waikato River may be needed.
The report suggested that establishing rail connections at National Park or Waiouru was improbable due to increased distances to forestry facilities. A connection from Kinleith could be viable, though it would face challenges such as rough terrain and river crossings.