Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.

Although the freight-rail industry is responsible for less than 2% of transportation-related ... operators are investing in ...

This recent UK trial showcased the high-performance 700 kW battery system, which can reach speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h) and power the train for up to 43 miles (70 kilometers). No ...

Hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel leaked into the Columbia River after an early morning derailment south of Wallula on Nov.

In the United States, diesel fuel is typically moved by pipelines ... A disruption of the significant rail transport portion of the equation would create severe stress on the other modes of ...

Under terms of the grant program, FRA will pay no more than 80% of a project’s cost, with a minimum 20% match that can ...

UK: Trials with an inter-city electro-diesel trainset retrofitted with a traction battery in place of one of its engines ...

A "UK-first" intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines cost-effectively.

UK's first intercity battery train outperformed diesel engines in fuel savings, emissions, and range which is considered a ...

A new study from Northern has shown how tweaks to the way trains are driven can reduce fuel consumption significantly while keeping trains running on time. With only a quarter of the UK’s rail network ...

UK: Northern has worked with data scientists to calculate the most fuel efficient way of driving its diesel multiple-units ...