When EMD were unable to provide a suitable locomotive, Freightliner approached GE instead. “They were keen to work with us to develop something for the UK market,” said Mr Shakerley.

The GE locomotives produce 4,400 horsepower; the EMD units generate 4,350 horsepower. All the new units are part of CN’s multiyear locomotive-renewal program aimed at continuously increasing fuel ...

Independent researchers conduct fuel test of GE and EMD model locomotives Cairo, Egypt (July 8, 2009) - GE Transportation announced the results of a head-to-head fuel test in the United States between ...

Senior Editor Cody Grivno reviews the new Atlas Trainman HO Electro-Motive Division (EMD) GP38-2 diesel locomotive. First, ...

GE declined to say how much the negative commentators threw in. Carriers weren’t clamoring for a new locomotive when the GE team met 17 months ago.

Two American firms – GE and EMD – have once again been shortlisted for the proposed diesel locomotive factory that will come up in Marhowra in Bihar.

But that concept doesn't mean that GE (GE Transportation) or the EMD (Electro-Motive Division) unit of GM (General Motors), the two biggest US locomotive builders, have been standing still, especially ...

BNSF Railway will test natural gas to operate its freight trains rather than diesel in a potential 'transformational' move for the railroad industry.

CN will acquire 35 ES44DC locomotives from GE starting in the fourth quarter of 2010, and 35 SD70M-2s from EMD beginning in January 2011 .

Senior Editor Cody Grivno reviews the new Atlas Trainman HO Electro-Motive Division (EMD) GP38-2 diesel locomotive. First, ...