Much to delight of railway enthusiasts, diesel engines clag and snarl and belch out fumes, much to the consternation of just wanted to get to work on time. While the majority of high-speed railway ...

The brand-new Class 197 trains will offer increased passenger capacity, reduced emissions and enhanced onboard comfort. The new Class 197 trains began passenger service on the Conwy Valley route by ...

Then, in 2002, Virgin Trains West Coast contracted rolling stock company Porterbrook to rebuild Class 47s into Class 57/3s to ...

Positive Traction US (PTUS) LLC’s British affiliate, Positive Traction Ltd., has converted a former British Rail Class 08 switcher from diesel-electric to 100% battery-electric propulsion, with ...

The Bombardier Talent 3 train does not generate any exhaust and is proven to be roughly 50% quieter than its diesel equivalent. Credit: Bombardier. Are diesel trains really set to become a thing of ...