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 ...

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 ...

You may be surprised to learn that, when you look at a massive, modern locomotive hauling miles of freight, you are looking at an electric vehicle. Contemporary locomotives have huge electric traction ...

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 ...