The Challenge

Downer and Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) are designing and developing the world’s most energy efficient Battery Electric Locomotive. The project is an innovative zero emissions solution for heavy haul rail, which draws on Downer’s rollingstock and engineering experience, combined with Fortescue’s decades long experience as a heavy haul rail operator.

What We Did

Plan Safe were responsible for developing the systems engineering management plan (SEMP) for the project, and deriving Level 2 and 3 requirements from the top level specification document. Our work has set the project up for success in the detailed design phases, ensuring subsystems are properly integrated into the locomotive.

The Outcome

The proposed heavy haul rail solution has the potential to help Fortescue achieve their 2030 decarbonisation goals, as well as other heavy emitters globally.

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