Interislander ferry services suspended after shunter locomotive and wagon fall into Picton harbour. A remote-controlled shunter train and a railway wagon plunged into Picton Harbour on Wednesday afternoon. The diesel locomotive had a pressurised tank and an inspection of the water before night fell indicated that the diesel tank remained sealed and intact. Brya Ingram/Marlborough Express A Marlborough harbourmaster boat pulls a diesel boom into position after a shunter engine and wagon fell into the Picton harbour on Wednesday. Port Marlborough chief executive Rhys Welbourn said they were supporting KiwiRail and the harbourmaster with the recovery efforts.

Source: Stuff September 01, 2021 05:28 UTC