CPKC Advances Hydrogen-Powered Locomotives in Western Canada
Key Ideas
- CPKC and ATCO EnPower completed construction of hydrogen fueling facilities in Calgary and Edmonton to support CPKC's fleet of hydrogen locomotives.
- The facilities include 1-megawatt electrolyzers, compression, storage, and dispensing systems for locomotive refueling, promoting a lower carbon transportation future.
- CPKC aims to set a model for the rail industry in creating cleaner and more efficient freight transportation through the use of hydrogen power.
- Hydrogen-powered locomotives have been tested in British Columbia and deployed in local service around Calgary as part of CPKC's sustainability efforts.
CPKC and ATCO EnPower have established new hydrogen fueling facilities in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, to support CPKC's expanding fleet of hydrogen-powered locomotives in western Canada. These facilities feature 1-megawatt electrolyzers along with compression, storage, and dispensing systems for efficient locomotive refueling. The electrolyzer in Calgary is partially powered by renewable electricity from CPKC's solar power facility. This initiative is a significant step towards a lower carbon transportation future. CPKC is utilizing hydrogen as a clean energy source to revolutionize freight transportation, setting an example for the rail industry's sustainability efforts. The hydrogen-powered locomotives are being tested on coal trains in British Columbia and have already been deployed for local services in Calgary, showcasing CPKC's commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.