OYSTER BAY, Long Island (WABC) -- The Long Island Rail Road announced Monday it will test batteries that could enable electric trains to travel on the railroad's diesel branches. MTA LIRR President ...

"Last night, we achieved an incredible feat by breaking the world record for the longest distance traveled by a battery-powered train under a single charge. Now, this basically means a train which ...

From battery chemistry to lifetime and charging speed, what's best for European locomotives is still up for debate.

The tribrid trains now running in Italy can switch between battery power, electricity and diesel Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent Twenty Blues trains are now running—and plans are in the works to bring ...

The MTA is expanding its Metro-North railroad fleet with new battery-powered trains that will run on the New Haven Line with ...

Passenger trains have not run on the CRANDIC railway since the 1950s. That may soon change. Greater Iowa City, Inc. recently presented plans for a battery-powered passenger train on the CRANDIC rail ...

Once actually somewhat common, battery-powered trains, especially full-size ones, are less common these days as third-rail-powered and diesel trains have gained in popularity. Bombardier is unveiling ...

Each train is equipped with a battery propulsion system located above the motor bogie and features LED interior lighting that meets current energy standards. Credit: Stadler, Inc. Swiss train ...

Long Island Rail Road officials are taking the first steps toward possibly introducing the first battery-operated commuter trains in North America — a move they said could revolutionize how rail ...

Battery-electric power is commonplace in cars and trucks and is being tested in planes, helicopters, and container ships. Now, battery power is coming to trains, in place of the diesel-fueled ...

Desiro ML Cityjet eco is a new battery-powered passenger train being developed by Siemens Mobility. A prototype of the Desiro ML Cityjet eco train was unveiled at the InnoTrans 2018 held in September ...

Twenty Blues trains are now running—and plans are in the works to bring more than 100 into operation. Hitachi Rail Europe’s first trains to use batteries as a main source of power have arrived.