East Midlands railway will switch to bi-mode Aurora fleet to cut emissions and noise but elsewhere electrification is delayed ...

Here we round up the 10 fastest diesel locomotives ever.

The UK Government has announced plans to phase-out the usage of diesel-only trains by 2040 as part of an initiative to reduce carbon emissions. UK Railway Minister Jo Johnson is expected to make a ...

Siemens said that only 20-30% of the network would need to be electrified to use battery bi-mode trains. Credit: Siemens Mobility Siemens Mobility has claimed that battery technology should mean ...

The pioneering "UK-first" trial of the battery-powered intercity train was a success. It shows how advanced battery technology can outperform diesel engines in terms of saving loads of cash and saving ...

The Brecon Mountain Railway have announced some February half-term fun in the form of their Winter Diesel Week.

As the new year begins, the Brecon Mountain Railway has released a preview of its events planned for the exciting year ahead.

The Severn Valley Railway is set to round off 2025 in style with the return of its popular Winter Diesel Day. The heritage railway will be offering a full day of powerful diesel action set against the ...

New locomotives that run on electricity and renewable fuels could reduce rail freight emissions by more than half on a typical journey. A £150m investment was made into Class 99 locomotives, which ...

Progress Rail is now supplying diesel-battery-electric locomotives, with Rumo in Brazil taking delivery of the first hybrid units this year, the manufacturer reported on Sept. 20. The new locomotives ...