Show FullscreenCANADA: Cando Rail & Terminals has unveiled a battery-powered shunting locomotive which is says marks ‘a major step forward in sustainable rail operations and industrial decarbonisation’. Cando has worked with US-based Innovative Rail Technologies on the project, which involved rebuilding a legacy diesel loco. Cando believes retrofitting batteries could offer a viable path to provide a cleaner operation for more than 2 000 shunters currently in operation in Canada. ‘This project reflects our continued commitment to safety, innovation, and environmental leadership’, said Chief Operating Officer Paul Duncan. ‘By investing in battery-powered technology, we will be reducing emissions in our operations while creating a scalable solution for cold weather climates that can transform industrial rail switching operations across our network.’