Reliant on British-era infrastructure, the Indian Railways is strained beyond capacity

India’s lifeline is struggling due to inadequate track capacity as well reliance on diesel locomotives, signal failures and ...
Newsday

LIRR would get 44 new diesel and electric 'dual-mode' trains under $788M contract

The MTA is expected on Wednesday to approve a $788 million deal to replace its aging fleet of diesel locomotives relied upon by thousands of Long Island commuters, particularly in Suffolk, officials ...
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Changing the wick in a modern fan-driven smoke unit

Is your locomotive struggling to produce a good amount of smoke, even after cranking up the smoke volume and adding fluid? While it’s not the one-and-only culprit, a charred smoke wick is a common ...
The New York Times

Locomotive 4207, on the Rails for 60 Years and Still Hauling Commuters

New Jersey Transit relies on more than 20 old-school diesel engines, including the United States’ oldest locomotive in regular passenger service. New Jersey Transit’s GP40 diesel engines, also known ...

Australia’s diesel locomotives can become hybrid electric with Melbourne developed battery technology

Australia’s diesel locomotives can be quickly converted into hybrid electric trains following a breakthrough in battery ...