33K views · 833 reactions |  Our work to keep the wheels running smoothly on locomotives and wagons has received a massive boost with the opening of a new $30 million wheel shop at the Hutt Workshops in Wellington. ‍ It’s improving productivity, safety and the work environment for our mechanical staff.  Take a tour and meet some our team and in this video. | KiwiRail | Facebook

🛠 Our electric locomotives, originally built in the 1980s, are undergoing a makeover and gaining a new lease of life. These locomotives, refurbished in the Hutt Workshops and recommissioned at Palmerston North, have undergone several changes, including an upgrade to the regenerative brake system and a brand new air brake system. ⚡️ Regenerative brakes turn the motors on the locos into generators. This sends electricity back into the overhead lines and back into the New Zealand grid, meaning tha