Each train is equipped with a battery propulsion system located above the motor bogie and features LED interior lighting that meets current energy standards. Credit: Stadler, Inc. Swiss train ...

Stadler and Ferrovie Appulo Lucane (FAL) have unveiled the world’s first tailor-made battery-powered narrow-gauge electric train at this year’s EXPO Ferroviaria in Milan. The new trains, which have ...

Two hundred years after the first passenger train rolled down the tracks, these iconic rail journeys still inspire awe and wonder. On 27 September 1825, reporters and onlookers from across England ...

In mid-October, the Vale of Rheidol Railway is set to release Narrow Gauge Enigma, a new book that describes one of Britain’s most enigmatic private narrow-gauge railway collections and the story of ...

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India boasts one of the biggest railway networks in the world. Only a few nations have surpassed it to the top. Modern trains that travel at high speeds and provide excellent comfort have been ...

As India’s railway network expanded in the 1890s and 1900s, the demand for wooden railway sleepers, called ‘ties’ in America, likewise increased. The Rana regime realised that western Nepal’s dense ...

In the heart of the Waldviertel, a region often referred to as "Austrian Siberia," stretch iron rails that bear witness to a bygone era. The Waldviertel narrow-gauge railways, once the lifeblood of a ...

The smells and sounds of locomotive travel get the audience in the mood for a theatrical adaptation of the beloved children’s book. Credit...Video by Ellie Smith For The New York Times Supported by By ...

Looking for budget-friendly fun? For just $19, hop aboard the Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad for a 45-minute steam locomotive ride that showcases stunning scenery and rich mining ...

Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is delighted to announce the inclusion of narrow-gauge exhibits at The Greatest Gathering, showcasing their rich history and significance in ...

Next May 20 will mark the 150th anniversary of the ceremonial Last Spike being driven in Nevada City, linking the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad with the Central Pacific Railroad in Colfax. It ...