The T says it’s making progress toward cleaner commuter rail. Transit advocates question whether its latest purchase gets it there.

Much to delight of railway enthusiasts, diesel engines clag and snarl and belch out fumes, much to the consternation of just wanted to get to work on time. While the majority of high-speed railway ...

A real train lover can’t help but feel drawn to the gritty strength of a diesel motor. Though today leans into silent, sleek electric trains, diesels still stand firm. Not mere movers these beasts ...

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 ...

Choo-choo! It's the Tesla train! Yes, Tesla has its own train shuttle in Germany. It's a diesel-electric rail vehicle that can accommodate up to 400 passengers per ride. The best thing about it? It's ...

Following on the heels of my previous message touring the cab of a GP7 diesel-electric locomotive comes this tour of an EMD FP7 or more commonly called an F unit. This particular locomotive currently ...

For most passengers, the diesel-versus-electric train debate begins and ends with a few questions: Does the train arrive on time? Is the journey comfortable? Can one hear a podcast episode, take a ...

The train that earned the title of "The Diesel That Did It" was the Electro-Motive "F-unit." Its primary mission was to haul freight, which is what the "F" stood for — even though it was also ...