diesel

SEPTA receives $1.2 million grant for locomotive upgrade

December 12, 2011

SEPTA received a $1.2 million EPA grant to improve air quality in and around its rail yard by converting one of its locomotives to a clean diesel engine.

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How green is London’s bike-share program?

February 18, 2011

The Guardian reports that London’s (UK) bike-share program may not be as green as expected.

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State vows commuter rail improvements

February 16, 2011

Massachusetts state transportation officials met with commuter rail representatives to review a plan to improve service during harsh weather conditions.

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MBTA adds diesel-electric locomotive to commuter rail fleet

February 8, 2011

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority unveiled a diesel-electric locomotive today.

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Indian Railways to set up biodiesel plants

February 6, 2011

Indian Railways plans to set up four biodiesel plants, starting with facilities in Raipur and Chennai.

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MBTA to purchase diesel-electric locomotives

July 15, 2010

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will purchase 20 diesel-electric locomotives for its commuter rail fleet.

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Thumbs-up for COTA’s new hybrids

July 7, 2010

The Central Ohio Transit Authority’s new hybrid buses — in service for a month — have received praise from riders

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Grand Forks to run hybrids

January 22, 2010

Cities Area Transit will start running two hybrid-diesel buses in Grand Forks (ND) in July.

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