In a significant development for public transportation, Metro-North Railroad is set to operate the first battery and electric-powered passenger trains in North America. The new locomotives will provide service on the New Haven Line to Penn Station, offering a cleaner alternative to traditional diesel engines. The MTA Board is expected to approve the purchase of 13 battery and electric-powered locomotives this Wednesday. These locomotives, which will cost between $20.3 and $23.4 million, are scheduled for delivery between January 2029 and July 2030. How These Trains Will Work The new locomotives will draw electrical power from overhead wires, known as catenary, … Continue reading Metro-North to Introduce Battery-Electric Trains to Penn Station