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Aug 25, 2026
BHP's 4,400 hp Wabtec FLXDrive Battery-Electric Locomotives Prove Ready for Heavy-Haul Duty
BHP's new Wabtec FLXDrive battery-electric locomotives, featuring 7 MWh battery packs and regenerative braking, have proven their capability after a year of heavy-haul operations in Australia. The success signals major potential for decarbonizing rail freight and has prompted BHP to expand trials with additional units.
Priya Sharma