Amtrak on April 15 issued an RFP (Request for Proposals) for its new Long-Distance train fleet replacement contract, which ...

The Astoria Railroad Preservation Association’s restoration building is easy to miss. It’s an old corroded aircraft hangar, ...

A battery-powered locomotive, second from right, helps pull a BNSF train in California from Barstow to Stockton in a test this year. (TNS) — Colossal freight locomotives are a fixture of the American ...

Despite recent advancements in battery technology and electrification, most freight trains in the U.S. still rely on diesel ...

The Santa Fe 2926 rolled down the tracks under its own steam power after an ambitious 20-year volunteer-run restoration. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for ...

Battery electric power is commonplace in cars and trucks and is being tested in planes, helicopters, and container ships. Now, battery power is coming to trains, in place of the diesel-fueled ...

A product used to increase safety on the rails is posing a possibly serious health threat to commuter rail employees, with some workers saying they don't feel safe on board the trains. Some employees ...