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March 2, 2026 | Fleet

US commuter operators launch battery-electric locomotive tender

RFP issued by Massachusetts and Maryland also includes Tier 4-compliant diesel locomotives.

April 11, 2025 | North America

Ohio shortline deploys battery locomotive

First battery locomotive to enter revenue service in the United States, according to operator

November 2, 2024 | Fleet

British battery shunting locomotive completes heavy trials

Positive Traction has fitted the rebuilt locomotive with its Powerpod battery technology.

October 30, 2024 | Financial

$US 2.4bn for US rail improvement projects

Federal Railroad Administration announces latest awards under Crisi programme.

October 24, 2024 | Locomotives

CAF battery locomotive on test at Velim

Paris operator RATP has ordered 12 maintenance locomotives from Spanish manufacturer.

October 1, 2024 | Technology

Fortescue and Downer to develop heavy-haul battery locomotive

Partners say new design will be world’s most energy-efficient battery locomotive.

November 3, 2023 | Technology

Wabtec unveils first 100% battery-powered heavy-haul locomotive

Launch customer is Australian iron ore mining company Roy Hill.

October 17, 2023 | Locomotives

Progress Rail delivers battery hybrid locomotives to Brazil

Trials with the locomotives will take place on Rumo’s narrow-gauge South Network.

June 9, 2023 | Locomotives

Aurizon to convert heavy haul locomotive to battery traction

The conversion will be undertaken by Progress Rail.

July 22, 2021 | Freight

Wabtec battery trials could lead to worldwide roll out

A three-month trial with a battery locomotive has been completed in California. Now Wabtec is building a brand new, more powerful version ready for more tests. As Richard Clinnick discovers, this could offer massive opportunities for the heavy-haul freight sector.

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