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CPKC's CP1201: First High-Horsepower Hydrogen Locomotive Enters Mainline Service [View all]
CPKC's CP1201: First High-Horsepower Hydrogen Locomotive Enters Mainline Service
Fuel Cells Works | March 12, 2025
PKC, a major North American Class 1 railroad company, has officially deployed its first hydrogen-powered locomotive into regular mainline service. This innovative locomotive is currently operating on bulk freight routes, notably hauling coal for Elk Valley Resources, as CPKC evaluates its performance across challenging operational environments.
Based in Golden, British Columbia, this pioneering locomotive has been equipped with a cutting-edge hydrogen tender developed by HGmotive. This tender, which is an adaptation of a previous design originally created for liquified natural gas (LNG) in 2019, supports the locomotive's hydrogen fuel needs and is compatible with other hydrogen-powered locomotives.
The fixed hydrogen refuelling facility. Photo: CPKC
On March 6, CPKC achieved another milestone by successfully refueling the locomotive at the first fixed refueling station outside of Alberta, as announced via the company's social media platforms...more
https://fuelcellsworks.com/2025/03/12/fuel-cells/cpkc-s-cp1201-first-high-horsepower-hydrogen-locomotive-enters-mainline-service
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