ATCO EnPower has inaugurated hydrogen locomotive production and refueling facilities in Calgary and Edmonton to support CPKC's transition to cleaner energy. The facilities operate in the rail yards of CPKC, a rail operator formed from the merger of Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern. ATCO EnPower provided a one-megawatt electrolyzer at each facility, designed to generate hydrogen, compress it, store it, and dispense it for train refueling. Mark Brown, the executive vice-president at ATCO EnPower, described the refueling process as resembling a gas pump where hydrogen is loaded into the locomotive fuel tanks and additional tanks to power the fuel cells during operation. The hydrogen-powered trains are currently undergoing testing by CPKC, which has found the performance comparable to traditional diesel fuel, especially for shuttle operations within their facilities. Beyond locomotives, ATCO EnPower plans to expand the use of hydrogen fuel cell technology into residential homes for blending and cavern storage in central Alberta. Emphasizing the need to enhance public perception of hydrogen, ATCO aims to debunk myths around its safety and promote it as a green power source comparable to natural gas. Despite higher fuel costs compared to diesel for CPKC, the company finds it manageable and foresees hydrogen becoming more competitive over time, ensuring a successful energy transition.