CPKC Successfully Tests Hydrogen Locomotive No. 1200 on Coal Haul in British Columbia
Key Ideas
- CPKC completes successful testing of hydrogen locomotive No. 1200 and fuel tender No. 10001 on a coal haul route in British Columbia.
- The collaboration with Teck Resources Ltd. aims to launch a first-of-its-kind pilot program of coal trains using hydrogen fuel-cell motive power.
- The testing phase was described as a complete success, showcasing the advancement of hydrogen locomotive technology towards a low-carbon future.
- Teck Resources Ltd. expressed support for the initiative, highlighting its alignment with their climate action strategy and goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
CPKC's hydrogen locomotive No. 1200, along with its dedicated fuel tender No. 10001, recently completed the first phase of testing on a coal haul route in Sparwood and Golden, British Columbia, on September 4-5. This testing is part of a multi-year contract between CPKC and Teck Resources Ltd. to pioneer a pilot program of coal trains using hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
The collaboration between CPKC and Teck Resources Ltd. is seen as a significant step towards a more sustainable future, with Teck's CEO, Jonathan Price, emphasizing the importance of this initiative in achieving their climate action goals. The successful completion of the initial testing phase, which involved running the hydrogen locomotive and fuel tender alongside diesel locomotives on a loaded bulk train, has been lauded by CPKC's Assistant Vice-President Operations Technology, Kyle Mulligan.
The testing results have been described as highly satisfactory, signaling progress in advancing hydrogen locomotive technology for a low-carbon transportation sector. Teck Resources Ltd. has expressed its commitment to supporting such innovative projects that contribute to reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental sustainability.