Engineering:New Zealand rail maintenance equipment
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| New Zealand rail maintenance equipment | |
|---|---|
 Ballast Equaliser ETM 296 and Fairmont Ballast Tamper ETM 214 | |
| Entered service | Current |
| Number built | 1 |
| Number in service | 1 |
| Fleet numbers | ETM 214, ETM 296 |
| Operator(s) | TranzRail, KiwiRail |
| Line(s) served | All lines |
| Specifications | |
| Track gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
Various rail operators in New Zealand have used (and continue to use) rail maintenance equipment, such as ballast equalizers, tamping machines, work trains and overhead inspection carriages, to inspect, assess and maintain various components of the rail corridor.[1]
