A farmer has called for a ban on steam railway trips in hot weather after a series of fires on his fields near the tracks.

INDONESIA: The first of 54 Class CC205 diesel locomotives being supplied by Progress Rail have entered service with national ...

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 ...

Whether you’re interested in history, technology, or a mix of both, these train museums will keep you entertained for hours.

The fire that engulfed the sleeper car of the City of New Orleans last week was fed by fuel spilling from two state-of-the-art locomotives specifically designed to prevent diesel fires after ...

Rail How California's Ban on Diesel Locomotives Could Have Major National Repercussions No technology exists today to enable railroads to comply with the state's diktat, which villainizes a mode ...

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 ...

Government officials, public agencies and business interests warn EPA that approving California’s rule to outlaw diesel locomotives will harm the nation’s interconnected rail system.

Some passengers are paying nearly £1,000 for a seat on board, where they will be greeted with champagne and high-end food ...

LIRR interim president Catherine Rinaldi confirmed that the railroad was without a diesel locomotive that would fit into the newly-bored tunnels to Grand Central and could tow away a disabled ...

No technology exists today to enable railroads to comply with the state's diktat, which villainizes a mode of transportation that is actually quite energy efficient.