Here Comes the Infinity Train - CleanTechnica

The article announces the arrival of the long-anticipated Infinity Train, also known as the Gravity locomotive, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. This innovative battery electric locomotive, converted from a 1998 GE 9-44CW unit, is designed to transport iron ore to the coast for shipment to China while significantly reducing diesel fuel consumption and carbon emissions. The train leverages gravitational energy by generating electricity when traveling downhill loaded with ore, which recharges its batteries to power the return trip empty—effectively enabling regenerative braking on a large scale and eliminating the need for additional charging or diesel fuel. The Infinity Train is part of Fortescue Metals Group’s broader strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 and to pioneer green industrial transport technology. Fortescue founder Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest, a mining magnate turned renewable energy advocate, emphasizes that the project exemplifies a shift away from fossil fuels toward more efficient, lower-cost, and environmentally friendly energy sources like gravitational energy. The