Britain's Intercity 125 was an icon of global rail travel. Now it traverses the Oaxacan mountains. How did it end up in ...

The pioneering "UK-first" trial of the battery-powered intercity train was a success. It shows how advanced battery technology can outperform diesel engines in terms of saving loads of cash and saving ...

The test run was the first in an “intensive testing process” according to Govia Thameslink Railway. Credit: GTR The UK’s first test of a digitally signalled train on an intercity mainline route has ...

Hitachi Rail, Transpennine Express and Angel Trains have begun a UK first trial testing a battery powered intercity train converted from diesel power. The Nova 1/Class 802 train will be used to ...

LONDON, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Strikes planned for Dec. 22, 23 and 29 on British rail services between London and Edinburgh, known as Avanti West Coast, have been suspended, the RMT union said on Friday.

Four witnesses on Nov. 29 discussed the state of intercity passenger rail at a hearing of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. The hearing, entitled, “Getting on the ...