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 ...

Diesel trains play a vital role in the UK’s rail passenger transport. Despite efforts to expand electrification, over 10% of the UK’s rail routes will remain non-electrified. To reduce emissions and ...

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 ...

Historical LSL Class 20 diesel locomotive, known as a “Chopper”, photographed passing through Ledbury. Iconic British Rail ...

Siemens Mobility estimates its new battery bi-mode trains could save Britain’s railways £3.5 billion and 12 million tonnes of CO2 over 35 years. The trains, which would be assembled at Siemens ...

Discover the latest freight tests of the UK Class 99 Locomotive, highlighting performance and efficiency in modern rail transport. Read more now.