Canadian Pacific Kansas City's CP 1200 Hydrogen Locomotive Test Success
Key Ideas
  • Canadian Pacific Kansas City's CP 1200 hydrogen locomotive successfully completed its first testing phase by hauling loaded and empty bulk trains.
  • The milestone test involved a hydrogen locomotive pulling a fully loaded bulk train from Sparwood to Golden, British Columbia, and returning with empty gondolas.
  • The success of the test is a significant step towards a low-carbon future in the railway industry, as part of CPKC's collaborative pilot program with Glencore.
  • Kyle Mulligan, CPKC's assistant vice president of operations technology, highlighted the dedication of the team in advancing the hydrogen locomotive program.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City's CP 1200 hydrogen locomotive, a high-horsepower hydrogen locomotive, achieved a significant milestone by completing the first phase of testing successfully. The test involved hauling both loaded and empty bulk trains, showcasing the locomotive's capabilities. On September 4, the CP 1200, along with its dedicated fuel tender CP 10001, pulled a fully loaded bulk train from Sparwood to Golden, British Columbia, demonstrating its operational efficiency. The following day, the hydrogen locomotive assisted in returning empty gondolas back to Sparwood, marking a successful round trip. Kyle Mulligan, CPKC's assistant vice president of operations technology, expressed satisfaction with the test's outcome, emphasizing the team's hard work in advancing the hydrogen locomotive program. This testing phase is part of CPKC's pilot program in partnership with Glencore, aiming to validate the reliability of high-horsepower hydrogen locomotives. The successful completion of this phase signifies a significant progression towards a low-carbon future in the railway industry. The collaborative efforts between CPKC and Glencore highlight the commitment to sustainability and innovation in transportation. For more details on CPKC's hydrogen locomotive program, readers can refer to the cover story in Progressive Railroading's August issue.
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