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 ...

Within U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works, diesel-powered locomotives chug along the plant’s rail lines, hauling tons of steel, coke, scrap metals and iron ore for steel production. Now, those engines will ...

Rolls-Royce has won a contract from Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW), United States, to supply two types of EPA Tier-4-compliant MTU diesel engines to power switching locomotives. Series 4000 and 2000 ...

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York has given the green light to Wabtec's R255 hybrid battery-diesel work locomotives for its subway maintenance operations. This move is ...

Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) secured a significant contract from Mozambique Railways (CFM) for 10 advanced 3300 HP AC-AC diesel-electric locomotives, following the successful delivery of six ...

Much to delight of railway enthusiasts, diesel engines clag and snarl and belch out fumes, much to the consternation of just wanted to get to work on time. While the majority of high-speed railway ...

India is stepping up the adoption of battery and alternative fuel-powered train engines as it moves to phase out diesel ...

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MTA plans to replace its fume-spewing work trains will help keep subway riders and workers from choking on toxic exhaust. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board on Wednesday will vote on ...