All aboard. California's transportation landscape is getting a major upgrade as Caltrain, the oldest continuously operated railroad in the West, ushers in a new age of electric trains. This isn't just ...

You may be surprised to learn that, when you look at a massive, modern locomotive hauling miles of freight, you are looking at an electric vehicle. Contemporary locomotives have huge electric traction ...

When it comes to modern transportation, it's easy to assume that electric means traditional motors aren't involved, as is certainly the case with most modern electric cars. That being said, so-called ...

California rail service Caltrain has announced the testing of three of its 23 new electric trains, with each surpassing 1,000 miles during the tests. Caltrain’s rail corridor spans 48 miles between ...

Today's rail networks largely consist of electric trains 'tethered' to electric overhead and live rail systems. However, this is not feasible everywhere due to the high infrastructure cost/mile, ...

Guests disembark from Caltrain’s inaugural electric train ride at San Francisco station on Aug. 10, 2024. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. Caltrain released its new electric train service schedule on Monday ...

In 2022, state and federal officials touted the rollout of electric trains on Shore Line East, saying they were quieter, more comfortable and better for the environment than the diesel-powered ...