Switching to renewable diesel has enabled Amtrak to replace about 2 million gallons of fossil fuel during the past fiscal year and move closer to its goal of achieving zero emissions.

With financial support from a not-for-profit environmental group, Amtrak is upgrading its diesel locomotives to reduce hours of idling time around the Rensselaer station and repair facility after ...

When Amtrak Train 501 derailed and tumbled onto southbound I-5, diesel fuel from one of the locomotives spilled. At least 250 gallons of diesel spilled, bringing hazmat teams to the area.

Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner is making a switch to bio-diesel made from raw materials like cooking oil. The iconic route takes passengers from San Luis Obispo, through Los Angeles, and down to San ...

The passenger rail company’s 83 new trains use diesel fuel. Amtrak says they’ll cut transportation emissions by expanding rail service. When Norman Forde, Amtrak’s vice president of fleet ...

Amtrak president and CEO Richard Anderson said: “Our diesel locomotive fleet is nearing the end of life expectancy and we must act now to modernise Amtrak for the future. “We expect that any new, ...

The electric bus is the first electronic vehicle in the Amtrak National Network and will replace a diesel-powered bus. To stream KING 5 on your phone, you need the KING 5 app. Download the KING 5 app ...