 In October 2013 during the NZ Rail 150 celebrations, it was used on shuttle trains between Ferrymead Heritage Park and Lyttelton, Christchurch and Rolleston, Christchurch and Rangiora plus an evening run from Christchurch to Springfield and return.RM30 has recently returned to service after a second refurbishment due to the withdrawals of the 56-foot 'AO' carriages.During October 2008, RM30 was taken to the Wellington Passenger Depot for extensive refurbishment.