The diesel trains were officially retired in September to make room for the all-electric fleet. Since launching the new trains, Caltrain has noted a significant increase in ridership.

Since converting to electric-powered trains, a retired fleet of 19 diesel locomotives and 90 retired silver gallery cars will be transferred to Lima, Peru, to help develop a commuter rail service ...

Long Island Transportation LIRR: Can't add batteries to power existing trains where tracks not electrified A Long Island Rail Road train pulled by diesel locomotives enters Jamaica Station in 2015.

Transportation is responsible for one-quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. A Canadian start-up wants to lessen that impact.

Rail How California's Ban on Diesel Locomotives Could Have Major National Repercussions No technology exists today to enable railroads to comply with the state's diktat, which villainizes a mode ...

The bill would prevent the resale of decommissioned diesel-powered trains from California for continued use in another country.

Right now, freight trains can operate as long as their owners want. Trains meeting the most recently-adopted emissions standards make up fewer than 10% of locomotives in service today.

The diesel trains were officially retired in September to make room for the all-electric fleet. Since launching the new trains, Caltrain has noted a significant increase in ridership.