Amtrak's new NextGen Acela trains will serve the route between Boston and Washington, D.C., but high-speed rail is not in the plans for upstate.

The new trains, which can run using diesel or electric power, have reportedly faced a series of teething problems during testing, with the latest delay initially reported by Rail Magazine.

Amtrak will debut its new NextGen Acela high-speed trains Aug. 28, offering faster, more comfortable service between Washington, D.C., New York City and Boston.

According to the study, summarized by UC Berkeley News, Caltrain's recent switch from diesel to electric trains reduced riders' exposure to black carbon by an average of 89%.

By slowly replacing the lovable but ancient EMD AEM-7s and Bombardier–Alstom HHP-8s as reliable as old Chryslers, Siemens was the first in line when Amtrak needed a new diesel-electric locomotive.

A £75 million deal is putting 26 retired diesel trains back on South West tracks—boosting reliability, comfort and nostalgia for passengers ...

Spain has launched a push to replace diesel trains with greener alternatives, with the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable ...