Downer and Fortescue Zero have combined engineering precision with sustainable innovation to deliver the world’s most energy-efficient battery electric locomotive. Partnering with Blue Sky, the project reimagines heavy-haul rail design as both a functional solution and a symbolic step toward a zero-emissions future.

The design challenge lies in balancing industrial robustness with advanced battery technology, seamlessly integrating Fortescue’s green power systems into Downer’s rollingstock expertise. The locomotive is conceived as a platform solution, a modular and future-ready framework adaptable to both passenger and freight applications. This scalability ensures enduring relevance, supporting today’s heavy-haul demands while anticipating tomorrow’s transport needs.

This locomotive stands as a design statement, proving that thoughtful engineering and industrial design can actively drive decarbonisation in global heavy industry.