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China's first new intelligent heavy-duty electric locomotive officially rolled off the production line in Zhuzhou. Photo Credit: Beijing News or CRRC

May 10, 2024

China Debuts World’s Most Potent Heavy-Duty Electric Locomotive: 10,400 kW Unit Redefines Freight Efficiency

According to reports, China’s first new intelligent heavy-duty electric locomotive was officially rolled off the production line in Zhuzhou, Hunan Province on May 9th, marking another major technological breakthrough in China’s heavy-duty

Electric·Europe·Mobility·News·Transportation

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 trains to speeds over 75mph (120 km/h) while

November 12, 2024

Uddhav Thackeray’s Pro-Environmental Approach As Chief Minister Of Maharashtra

India·Nature

Uddhav Thackeray, the former CM of Maharashtra, has been vocal about the importance of the wildlife and bio-diversity of his state. In a recent

Canada’s $3.9B High-Speed Rail to Cut Toronto-Montreal Travel to 3 Hours, Creating 51,000 Jobs

Canada·Transportation

Canada is planning its first fast train service between Toronto and Quebec City. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shared the news on February 19, 2025,

News·Transportation·USA

Hudson Line Flood Risk Hits 80% by 2050s, MTA Targets 20-Mile Zone in $800M Overhaul

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has unveiled an $800 million initiative to protect the Metro-North Hudson Line from the growing threats of climate change. The plan, called the Metro-North Hudson Line Climate

Rahul Somvanshi

April 11, 2025

Representative Image. The entrance to Bankstown railway station. Photo Source - J Bar (CC BY 3.0)

Australia·News·Transportation

Sydney Metro T6 Line Closure: 11,000 Commuters Affected from April 27 to June 29

The Sydney Metro T6 Lidcombe to Bankstown line will shut down for nine weeks starting April 27, forcing 11,000 daily commuters to find alternative transportation. The closure, lasting until June 29, is

Karmactive Staff

April 4, 2025

Representative Image: SEPTA GE Silverliner #308 leads Train 4127 signed as at Fern Rock Transportation Center, bound for Philadelphia Airport via downtown. Photo Source: Adam E. Moreira (CC BY-SA 3.0)

News·Transportation·USA

SEPTA Regional Rail Schedules Changing March 16—Check Your Line

New timetables across Philadelphia’s regional rail system will take effect this Sunday, March 16, bringing adjustments to most lines as SEPTA implements changes aimed at improving reliability and on-time performance. The transit

Govind Tekale

March 15, 2025

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