GB Railfreight will operate the six-axle Class 99 bi-mode locomotives. Credit: Beacon Rail Lux Holdings S.á.r.l. Switzerland-based Stadler has secured a contract from Becon Rail to deliver 30 Class 99 ...

Rail Operations said that the Class 93 tri-mode locomotives will cut down CO2 emissions for rail freight and potential passenger transport services. Credit: DJ Johnson on Unsplash. Rail Operations (UK ...

An investigation has been launched after a restored diesel locomotive partially derailed from a heritage railway line during a festival in Dorset. Evening diesel gala and beer festival train services ...

Positive Traction US (PTUS) LLC’s British affiliate, Positive Traction Ltd., has converted a former British Rail Class 08 switcher from diesel-electric to 100% battery-electric propulsion, with ...

But for some, this history is celebrated every time they visit their local heritage railway as a volunteer. However, those working on heritage railways regularly have to overcome challenges, such as ...

A heritage railway has replaced its steam services for diesel for a second weekend. The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) in Peterborough made the switch because of the hot weather and an increased risk of ...

Train enthusiasts will soon have the rare opportunity to drive a locomotive as the Great Central Railway's Spring Diesel Gala returns to Leicestershire. The heritage railway is offering visitors the ...

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