How Long Does The Battery In A Diesel Hybrid Locomotive Last
By Jessica Salt on April 16, 2025
A lot has been written about battery hybrid trains in recent years. Especially since the first battery powered passenger train entered service in the UK little over a year ago in 2023, which sparked a great deal more interest and conversation. And it looks like more battery hybrid tra …
Electric Vs Diesel Locomotives: Which Is Better For Mining Operations?
By Jessica Salt on August 26, 2024
Mining, by definition, involves the removal of materials from under the ground, usually in large volumes and quantities. This generally means that one of the main logistical problems that presents itself to mining businesses is how to move these materials in the most time-sensitive an …
Cost Savings And ROI Potential Of Diesel To Battery-Electric Conversions
By Jessica Salt on August 14, 2024
Around the world, a significant percentage of the locomotives are diesel operated but over the course of the next two decades this looks likely to change completely. This is, in large part, thanks to an increasing amount of regulatory and legal frameworks being put in place, such as t …
Diesel Locomotives: Powering Metro And Mainline Operations
By Jessica Salt on July 24, 2024
Although there is a general trend towards transitioning to battery electric locomotives, the fact remains that diesel power still has a valuable part to play in rail transport around the world. Another key thing to remember is it’s also true that modern diesel engines can be some of t …
Understanding The Benefits Of IoT Telematics For Rail Haulage
By Jessica Salt on July 8, 2024
The Internet of Things, known as IoT for short, has changed the way a number of key industries operate around the world. But perhaps the biggest impact yet of the IoT is in the telematics sector. Telematics is the way machine performance data is transmitted over long distances and has …
How Battery-Diesel Hybrid Locomotives Are Paving The Way For A Greener Future
By Jessica Salt on April 15, 2024
The rail industry, like many others, is going through a transitional phase. Over the next two decades new legislation and regulatory requirements mean there will be a move away from carbon-based fuel, such as diesel.
Clayton Hybrid Locomotives - Heavy Haulers at Tata Steel Port Talbot
By Jessica Salt on November 20, 2023
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