In 2025, Rio Tinto plans to conduct trials of 4 FLXdrive locomotives ordered in 2022, this is reported by the railway transport news portal, Railway Supply.

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These locomotives will be used for transporting heavy cargo in the Pilbara region and for shunting operations.

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The trials will include safety, functionality, and compatibility testing with the automated AutoHaul train control system.

Furthermore, in collaboration with the locomotive manufacturer, work will be carried out to enhance battery technology, with a focus on increasing battery capacity, which currently stands at 7 MWh.

This marks a step toward bridging the power gap compared to Rio Tinto’s existing locomotives, where the power is nearly double.

These trials represent a significant development in the mining and transportation industries in Australia.

Transitioning to battery-powered locomotives can yield significant benefits in terms of reducing emissions and improving transportation efficiency.

Efforts to improve battery technology may have long-term implications, driving innovations in energy storage for various sectors.

It is expected that the results of these trials and collaborative efforts between Rio Tinto and Wabtec will contribute to a more sustainable and modern railway system in Australia and globally.

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