Locomotives that run on diesel can be electrified. This would both cut CO 2 emissions and significantly reduce overall energy consumption, according to a new study. Researchers at SINTEF have now ...

CPKC in January 2024 reported that its hydrogen-powered locomotives—Nos. 1001 and 1002, designed and built by in-house engineers—were operating in regular switching service at the Calgary Terminal.

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) announced today at the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) conference in Denver, ...

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) continues to lead the industry in the conversion of diesel locomotives to hydrogen-fueled, zero- emission ...

SERA’s zero-emission hydrogen switching locomotive. Credit: PRNewswire / Sierra Northern Railway. Sierra Railroad Company’s freight division Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) has unveiled the design ...

Canadian Pacific’s (CP) hydrogen fuel cell-powered freight locomotive, CP 1001, marked a milestone on Oct. 28: its second main line test and first revenue move. Hydrogen locomotive milestone: CP 1001, ...

The new locomotive is expected to cut down transportation air pollutant and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Credit: Sierra Northern Railway. The US’ California Energy Commission has granted nearly $4m ...

U.S. Steel is pioneering new battery-powered electric locomotives as part of an ongoing initiative to be more environmentally sustainable. The Pittsburgh-based steelmaker, one of the Region's largest ...