Hybrid battery-diesel shunters for KiwiRail
posted on 20th Nov 2025 14:54
As part of the February 2024 agreement, KiwiRail ordered 24 Bo‘Bo‘ hybrid battery-diesel narrow-gauge shunters featuring a central cab and a maximum axle load of 16 tonnes, designed to operate within all shunting areas belonging to KiwiRail.
Regarding the current status of this contract, KiwRail told us that the "new Stadler shunters are progressing through the detailed design verification and validation process."
