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 ...
2025 marks 200 years since the first passenger railway service began in the UK ...
The Watercress Line in Hampshire has revealed the identity of the last of five locomotives that will visit for its Diesel ...
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 visiting line-up has been completed by the Class 33 no. 33108, built in 1960, courtesy of the 33/1 Preservation Company.
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 ...
When it comes to modern transportation, it's easy to assume that electric means traditional motors aren't involved, as is certainly the case with most modern electric cars. That being said, so-called ...
AS REVEALED by Railways Illustrated last year, 59001 Yeoman Endeavour, the first Class 59 – and first General Motors loco in ...