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17 Dec 2025 10:14
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    A remote controlled shunt train and a railway wagon have fallen into Picton Harbour

    A remote controlled shunt train and a railway wagon have fallen into Picton Harbour


    InterIslander
    InterIslander
    KiwiRail reports no one was injured during the incident this afternoon.

    The port was closed until about 8pm and ferries delayed, but there is a 2.30am sailing from Picton scheduled

    KiwiRail has begun an investigation

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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