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KiwiRail’s new electric shunt machines arrive

KiwiRail’s new electric shunt machines arrive

KiwiRail has welcomed the arrival of two state-of-the-art Electric Shunt Machines (ESMs) from Germany. Now in the initial commissioning stages, the powerful zero-emissions vehicles are designed to safely handle shunting loads of up to 2000 tonnes, replacing some of...

KiwiRail’s new electric shunt machines arrive

New locomotives for the South Island unveiled

The first of KiwiRail’s new hi-tech locomotives have been unveiled in Christchurch today. Transport Minister Simeon Brown came to see the first two prototypes, which were built by world-leading locomotive manufacturer Stadler in Spain, at Christchurch’s Middleton rail...

IAG releases latest Wild Weather Tracker

IAG releases latest Wild Weather Tracker

New claims data from AMI, State and NZI shows 19 natural hazard events occurred during autumn and winter, with storms making up 78% of natural hazard-related claims. The claims data also reflects the volatile nature of our weather, with storms continuing to batter...