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We are very proud to announce that the 08e Prototype project has won the award for Innovative Rolling Stock at the Spotlight Rail Awards 2025. 

Positive Traction are happy to announce that Heidelberg Materials has ordered its first zero emission battery shunting locomotive to support internal rail operations at one of the UK’s leading quarry facilities.

Thanks to anyone who logged in to see our online presentation of the 08e as part of our application to win the ‘Innovative Rolling Stock’ award.

During it’s time at Neville Hill the 08e hauled 450 tonnes over a similar distance to that undertaken at Whatley Quarry, but less height and used about 12 kWh. 

The trials at Whatley Quarry, Somerset proved a real test and challenge for the 08e battery powered shunter. 

We are thrilled and very proud to announce we have been shortlisted for an award for Innovative Rolling Stock at the Spotlight Rail Awards 2025. 

The 08e battery powered shunter recently underwent a series of trials and testing at Barrow Hill Roundhouse near Chesterfield. This allowed Positive Traction to assess several key aspects of the design and performance.

Positive Traction hosted the launch event of the unveiling the 08e to a gathering of approx. 60 industry colleagues and press.