Here is another picture that establishes that it is damaged 'track' partially and repair works are on.
Further, the comments also goes to prove thata it is regular 'rail track' meant for Trains to pass, and not a 'monument for engines to pass'.
here are comments:"Malc Teasdale sent this picture to me about 12 hours after the quake and told me the track had been reopened well done NZ rail and Malc and his team who i had the plesure of meeting and spending the day with two years ago. David Teasdale. "...
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Here is the link:myfavouritestuffs.com/ 7719/