Back for the long haul

13/03/2024

Downer re-enters the freight market with solutions to drive a sustainable future

Downer has a long history of designing and manufacturing locomotives across Australia for every major operator and in every state.

We are excited about our future in the rail freight market where we are offering customers the full spectrum of design, manufacture and maintenance, as well as decarbonisation and digital solutions.

As we look to a net zero future, Downer is proud to bring a sustainability focus to provide engineering support, decarbonisation solutions and advanced rail technologies including our TrainDNA platform and an exclusive partnership with ZTR.

Watch as Pepe enables communities to thrive

Pepe, our Apprentice Boilermaker from Maryborough Rail Facility, talks about our Freight & Motive Systems business.

Exclusive partnership with ZTR

Downer is proud to form an exclusive partnership with ZTR for the Australian and New Zealand Freight Market. Together, we can offer customers immediate reductions in their emissions, helping to achieve net zero. With exclusivity to provide customers with ZTR products including KickStart, SmartStart, BOA and Pivot, contact our Freight & Motive Systems team today to discuss your needs.