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 ...

For more than 200 years, public train services have changed the way Britons travel, whether that be for a daily commute or a travel experience. Some of the oldest,and most scenic railway routes are ...

The pioneering "UK-first" trial of the battery-powered intercity train was a success. It shows how advanced battery technology can outperform diesel engines in terms of saving loads of cash and saving ...

The Talyllyn Railway has announced that all trains are to be diesel-hauled to start the week due to the tinder-dry conditions. Steam trains that were planned to depart Tywyn Wharf on the 20th, 21st ...

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 ...

The battery-diesel hybrid train is planned to be used between the capital and Oxford in the future. Credit: Chiltern Railways. British train operating company Chiltern Railways has commissioned a new ...