Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) is collaborating with Ballard Power Systems to transition its locomotives from diesel to hydrogen in Canada and the U.S. Through a long-term supply agreement, CPKC has secured 98 fuel cell engines from Ballard. The railway operator, formerly known as Canadian Pacific, has already been using Ballard fuel cell engines in a trial program since 2022, with three hydrogen-powered locomotives currently in operation. Ballard's CEO, Randy MacEwen, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, emphasizing the benefits of hydrogen fuel cells such as environmental sustainability, long-range capability, fast refueling, heavy payload capacity, and suitability for cold weather operations. CPKC has also invested in hydrogen infrastructure by completing two hydrogen production and fueling facilities in Calgary and Edmonton in collaboration with ATCO EnPower. These facilities feature one-megawatt electrolyzers for hydrogen production, compression, storage, and refueling systems. The Calgary facility even utilizes solar energy from CPKC's own solar power installation for electrolyzer power. This initiative aligns with CPKC's vision for decarbonization and showcases confidence in hydrogen as a viable alternative to diesel engines in the long term.