THIS JUST IN: In #Canada, federal government announces almost $2B for 45 new battery-diesel Via Rail passenger locomotives
The hybrid locos, first in North America, will be built by #Switzerland 's Stadler.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/via-rail-newbattery-diesel-locomotives-9.7288814
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