Electric Train

Indian Railways electric locomotive at a railway station.

September 28, 2026

India’s First LNG Train Departs Sabarmati as Kavach Safety Net Expands to 404 km of Gujarat Rail

India launched its first LNG-diesel dual-fuel train from Sabarmati on September 27, with Home Minister Amit Shah flagging off the locomotive alongside railway projects worth more than ₹1,500 crore in Gujarat. The

Modern blue and yellow Adessia Stream B battery-electric train with distinctive streamlined design at a station platform at night, showing the front cab and passenger cars with illuminated interior

Electric·News

Wellington Secures €538M Deal for 18 Zero-Emission Battery-Electric Trains to Replace Diesel Fleet by 2029

New Zealand is getting its first fleet of battery-electric commuter trains in a €538 million (NZD 1.065 billion) deal announced on 8 September 2025. The agreement will bring 18 new trains to Wellington’s regional rail network, replacing diesel trains set

September 10, 2025

America’s Fastest Train: NextGen Acela Hits 160 MPH With $2.45 Billion Upgrade

News·Technology·USA

The NextGen Acela train pulled into New York on August 28, marking a new chapter for rail travel along the Northeast Corridor. After years

MTA’s $2.3 Billion Deal: 316 Modern Railcars to Replace Aging Fleet by 2032

News·USA

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is set to replace hundreds of aging trains with modern railcars. On June 23, the MTA Finance Committee approved

News·UK

London Northwestern Railway Launches Electric Trains with Nearly Double the Seating Capacity

London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has launched its new fleet of electric trains, bringing major improvements for millions of passengers. The Alstom-built Class 730/2 trains began carrying passengers between London Euston and Northampton

Karmactive Team

June 12, 2025

Representative Image. Metro Trains Melbourne set 755M in full Metro Trains Melbourne livery. Photo Source: Zed Fitzhume (CC BY 2.0)

Australia·News

Melbourne Central Evacuated: 50-Minute Delays Hit 15 Train Lines

A fire alarm at Melbourne Central Station triggered widespread disruption across Melbourne’s rail network during Thursday morning’s rush hour, leaving thousands of commuters scrambling for alternative routes. The alarm sounded just after

Govind Tekale

March 6, 2025

New York Subway with Metal Spikes on the gates. Photo Source: @inDEXmatchBUILD (X Formerly Twitter)

USA

MTA’s Spiked Turnstiles Fail to Curb Fare Evasion, $800M Lost

The pilot project launched at Manhattan’s 59th Street-Lexington Avenue station, servicing the N, R, W, 4, 5, and 6 lines. The barriers feature metal spikes designed to prevent people from using handrails

Karmactive Staff

January 20, 2025

Electric·Europe·Mobility·News

UK’s First Intercity Battery Train Trial Achieves 50% Fuel Savings and 70km Battery Range, Marking a New Era in Clean Rail Travel

UK railways marked a technological leap as Hitachi Rail‘s intercity battery train completed trials in northern England, achieving fuel savings of 35-50% – surpassing initial 30% projections. The 700kW battery system powered

Sunita Somvanshi

November 12, 2024

Electric·Europe·Mobility

Ireland’s Dart Fleet Gets a Polish Upgrade: Battery-Electric Trains Arriving Soon

Irish people have got a new Prime Minister. Additionally, they will soon have new battery-electric Dart trains. The Dart trains in Ireland will feature new accessible ramps and will be battery-powered. There

Tejal Somvanshi

May 12, 2024