Canadian Pacific Kansas City Launches Hydrogen Program in Calgary and Edmonton
Key Ideas
- Canadian Pacific Kansas City has successfully launched two hydrogen production and refuelling stations in Calgary and Edmonton, as part of their hydrogen locomotive program.
- The partnership with Atco EnPower has enabled CPKC to retrofit diesel locomotives with hydrogen fuel cells, reducing emissions and operating without directly generating emissions.
- CPKC's initiative includes designing and building North America's first line-haul hydrogen-powered locomotive, showcasing their commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.
- The hydrogen-powered locomotives emit only water vapour, a significant improvement over traditional diesel engines, and CPKC currently has three such locomotives in service.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City, in collaboration with Atco EnPower, has successfully initiated their hydrogen program by establishing two hydrogen production and refuelling stations in Calgary and Edmonton. These stations are integral to CPKC's strategy of retrofitting diesel locomotives with hydrogen fuel cells to enable operations with reduced emissions. The partnership with Atco EnPower, a division of Canadian Utilities Ltd., has facilitated the construction and operation of these stations. In 2020, CPKC announced plans to develop North America's first line-haul hydrogen-powered locomotive utilizing fuel cells and batteries for electric traction motors. This initiative highlights CPKC's commitment to innovation and sustainable transportation solutions. The hydrogen-powered locomotives emit only water vapour, a significant environmental advantage over traditional diesel engines. Currently, CPKC has three hydrogen-powered locomotives in operation, marking a significant step towards reducing emissions in the railway industry.