Revolutionizing Rail Transportation: CPKC's Hydrogen Locomotive Program Takes Off
Key Ideas
  • CPKC, in partnership with ATCO EnPower, has successfully completed the construction of hydrogen production and refuelling facilities in Calgary and Edmonton, marking a significant milestone in advancing their Hydrogen Locomotive Program.
  • The facilities include electrolyzers, compression, storage, and dispensing systems for locomotive refuelling, with the Calgary facility utilizing renewable electricity from a solar power facility, emphasizing a commitment to sustainability.
  • ATCO EnPower's involvement in providing engineering, procurement, and construction services for the refuelling stations, coupled with an agreement to operate these facilities, showcases a collaborative effort towards a lower carbon transportation future in Canada.
  • By retrofitting diesel locomotives with hydrogen fuel cells, CPKC aims to pioneer a cleaner and more efficient mode of freight transportation, setting a standard for the rail industry and paving the way for similar projects nationwide.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City and ATCO EnPower have completed the construction of hydrogen production and refuelling facilities in Calgary and Edmonton, signalling a significant step forward in their Hydrogen Locomotive Program. CPKC is retrofitting diesel locomotives with hydrogen fuel cells to operate without emissions. Kyle Mulligan, CPKC's Assistant Vice President, highlighted the importance of these fuelling facilities for testing hydrogen locomotives and advancing the industry's low-carbon transportation efforts. The facilities boast 1-megawatt electrolyzers, compression, storage, and dispensing systems, with the Calgary site powered partly by CPKC's solar power facility. These stations, managed by ATCO EnPower, serve as a blueprint for future projects. CPKC aims to revolutionize freight transportation by harnessing hydrogen power, with the hope of inspiring sustainable practices in the rail sector with support from ATCO EnPower.
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