While the documentation of diesel locomotives is extensive, Walter Simpson’s new book brings a fresh perspective to the literature. The book is an excellent primer on diesel locomotives that is ...

Locomotives that run on diesel can be electrified. This would both cut CO 2 emissions and significantly reduce overall energy consumption, according to a new study. Researchers at SINTEF have now ...

In 2005, the ‘Green Goat’ Locomotive, delivered by the Ganada Railway Power Technology Company, was the first hybrid locomotive in the world. Because of its excellent energy saving and emission ...

Two ground-breaking Class 43 diesel electric locomotives will be thrilling visitors at this year’s Diesel Gala at The Watercress Line, from Friday 12th July to Sunday 14th July. Did you know with a ...

You gotta start somewhere. In this case, it’s the BNSF switchyard in Richmond, where the Richmond Pacific Railroad is testing the nation’s first “Tier 4” switch engine for certification. Tier 4 is a ...

CRRC Ziyang Co Ltd has manufactured more than 6,000 locomotive units over the past 50 years, including 1,000 diesel locomotives supplied to 31 countries across Asia, Africa, North America and ...

NEXT-GEN SMALL-ROAD MOTIVE POWER, RAILWAY AGE MARCH 2025 ISSUE: Short lines and switching operations face several hurdles if they want to acquire locomotives powered by fuels beyond diesel. For ...

These GE diesel locomotives form part of an Indian Railways order of 1000 engines. (Image source: Twitter) Locomotives of Indian Railways: In good news for Indian Railways, the national transporter ...

The MTA is expected on Wednesday to approve a $788 million deal to replace its aging fleet of diesel locomotives relied upon by thousands of Long Island commuters, particularly in Suffolk, officials ...

According to Indian Railways, two diesel locomotives have been converted to one "permanently coupled 12-axle, electric locomotive" of 10,000 HP. Indian Railways creates history! Indian Railways ...