A “UK-first” intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines cost-effectively. Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains, and TransPennine Express just wrapped up ...

The first trains of a new fleet connecting Leicester, Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield with London are set to come into ...

After more than 50 years of steam, diesel and electric adventures across the UK, one of the country’s most iconic special ...

EUROPE: Leasing company Alpha Trains has awarded Siemens Mobility a firm order to supply and maintain a further 15 Vectron ...

There’s nothing more guaranteed to excite a grizzled old railway enthusiast than the sight of a steam locomotive. The original main-line rail propulsion technology still clings on in a few places, but ...

Myfanwy, a striking yellow and black locomotive, will be making an appearance at Tanfield Railway's 'Diesel Pioneers' event ...

Battery-powered trains are looking to shape the future of Europe’s rail after the first successful trial of an intercity battery train in the northeast of England. This ‘tribid’ train easily switches ...

Siemens Mobility estimates its new battery bi-mode trains could save Britain’s railways £3.5 billion and 12 million tonnes of CO2 over 35 years. The trains, which would be assembled at Siemens ...

In it we're transported to the 1960s in order to drive trains on the British Railways of the time. You need to be safe, use as little fuel as possible, and most importantly be on time if you want a ...

Transportation is responsible for one-quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. While companies have touted electric vehicles and sustainable aviation fuel as ways to cut emissions from air and ...