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Waltham
Kiwirail Hub

  • Client

    Kiwirail

  • Architect

    NIL

  • Completion

    2023

The Waltham Mechanical Hub project aims to establish a central maintenance facility for locomotives, passenger carriages, and wagons in Christchurch’s Waltham yard, enhancing South Island operations. By consolidating KiwiRail staff and incorporating specialised equipment, the hub will support the integration of new low-emissions locomotives and overall operational resilience, funded through the Crown Infrastructure Partners Shovel-Ready Fund and recent budgets.

Cutting-edge automated Train Wash: Enhancing Waltham’s Redevelopment.

The newly opened facility employs smart technology for efficient servicing, maintenance, and cleaning of Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine train carriages, ensuring they’re primed for their next journey