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New locomotive swaps diesel for batteries

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September 11, 2025

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A battery-powered train engine is helping a Canadian rail company reduce its emissions. A new lithium-ion powered locomotive designed by Cando Rail and Terminals is ditching diesel in favour of zero emissions.

It has already been tested for Canadian winters, and the company's CEO hopes this is just the first of many.

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