DPG: Adding practicality to the decarbonization equation
International Mining 2025: Published October 8, 2025, Daniel Gleason Since 1939, Dayton-Phoenix Group has been a partner in heavy industry, supplying mission-critical solutions across rail, mining and other off-highway markets. With decades of experience operating in the world’s harshest environments, it has achieved a reputation for durability, scale and staying power. The company, as it […]
⚡ VOLT: Moving rail forward, one step at a time ⚡
At Dayton-Phoenix Group, we know rail operations are looking for practical solutions to cut fuel costs and emissions without scrapping the fleets they already trust. That’s why we’ve been pushing VOLT ahead — our modular, battery-electric solution designed to integrate seamlessly into existing locomotives. Additional testing is underway, and progress continues as planned. Each step […]
Enhancing cooling and braking performance with DPG
At Dayton-Phoenix Group, we’re focused on improving rail, mining, and off-highway braking performance and supporting the reliability of braking systems with our proven grid resistor technology. 🔍 Addressing Overheating Challenges: Consistent braking performance is critical in locomotives. Our grid resistors are designed to reduce overheating issues, helping limit large resistance changes that can impact braking […]
Helping the Path to Net Zero by 2050
At Dayton-Phoenix Group, we recognize that no single solution is “net zero.” But practical steps, adopted today, can drive meaningful gains in efficiency, reliability, and emissions reductions helping rail and mining operators get more out of the fleets they already run while building towards a lower-carbon future. Since 1939, we’ve supplied mission-critical solutions across rail, […]
From Concept to Confidence: VOLT Electrifies RSI 2025
What a week at the RSI Expo & Conference in Indianapolis! The official release of VOLT, our portable, swappable battery-electric and hybrid locomotive solution, sparked meaningful conversations with Class 1s, regionals, OEMs, and sustainability leaders across the rail industry. The momentum we felt at the show was more than encouraging — it was confirmation that […]
2025 RSI Railway Interchange is in full swing!
Our team is energized and proud to officially introduce VOLT, Dayton-Phoenix Group’s bold step into the future of rail. VOLT represents more than just a product. It’s a transformational platform designed to modernize existing locomotives, reduce diesel consumption, and support a more sustainable, fiscally responsible rail network. We believe the future of rail doesn’t have […]
Full power ahead – RSI 2025 is here and the release of VOLT!
RSI Railway Interchange 2025 is here! And where better to launch the future of rail innovation than in the racing capital of the world, Indianapolis, the same city gearing up for the Indy 500 this week. Just like the cars on the track, we’re focused on performance, speed, and efficiency but for the rail industry. […]
VOLT charges ahead to debut at RSI 2025!
Reminder! Come see us at RSI Railway Interchange 2025 in Indianapolis May 20 – 22! We’re proud to unveil VOLT, our new battery-electric locomotive solution built for the realities of rail. Over the past year, we’ve been hard at work designing a system that’s both fiscally conservative and socially responsible; prioritizing rapid ROI through diesel […]
Modular Power: Evaluating Scalable Alternatives for Low-Emission Locomotives
Executive Summary This paper explores practical strategies for implementing low-emission locomotive technologies, focusing on modular, portable, and energy-agnostic power systems. As the rail industry transitions toward decarbonization, a wide range of solutions have emerged, each with distinct benefits and constraints. Rather than advocating a specific product, this paper considers broader implementation approaches such as battery-electric, […]
⚡VOLT: Electrification made simple
What if your locomotives could do more… without a full overhaul? Meet VOLT, our drop-in battery-electric solution that enables hybrid and zero-emission operation using the locomotives you already own. It’s portable. It’s practical. It reduces diesel fuel usage and dependency. And it’s built around how railroads actually operate. We just released a short video walking […]
