A quarter of the trains on the newly-electrified line between East Kilbride and Glasgow Central will still be diesel ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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A number of publicly-owned operators have confirmed intentions to acquire new rolling stock in a series of major fleet ...

The Class 810 Aurora trains are anticipated to enter service in early 2025. The new Aurora intercity trains aim to replace the existing EMR intercity fleet. Credit: Hitachi Rail. The Aurora trains are ...