SNR Debuts HFC ZE Switcher
Now in service at Class II Sierra Northern Railway (SNR) is the first of four HFC (hydrogen fuel cell)-powered, ZE (zero-emission) four-axle switcher locomotives. Developed with SNR subsidiary Railpower Technologies and
Ballard Power Systems
For Ballard, Changes at the Top
Vancouver, B.C.-based Ballard Power Systems on June 16 reported that Randy MacEwen will step down as President and CEO. Following a succession planning process, the Board of Directors has appointed Marty Neese to
SERA Orders More Ballard Fuel Cell Modules
California-based Sierra Northern Railway (SERA) will use 12 Ballard FCmove®-XD modules to convert three diesel-powered locomotive switchers to hydrogen fuel cell-powered (HFC), zero-emission units under a new supply agreement, Ballard Power Systems
Ballard Expands HFC Agreement with Caltrans, Stadler US
Vancouver, B.C.-based Ballard Power Systems has signed a multi-year supply agreement with Stadler US to supply 8 mW (megawatts) of FCmove®-HD+ HFC (hydrogen fuel cell engines) to power California Department of Transportation
CPKC Puts Hydrogen to the Test
RAILWAY AGE DECEMBER 2024 ISSUE: After successfully deploying a prototype in Alberta, CPKC is testing its newest hydrogen-powered locomotive on heavy line haul coal trains in the mountains of British Columbia. For
IR to Trial Hydrogen-Powered Trainsets
Indian Railways (IR) plans to operate its first prototype hydrogen train on the 54-mile Jind to Sonipat line in the northern state of Haryana in December. IR has partnered with German certification
Supply Side: Ballard, Rail Vision
Ballard Power Systems (Ballard) receives an order of additional fuel cell engines from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). Also, Rail Vision ltd. (Rail Vision) reveals its next-generation AI (Artificial Intelligence) computer for railway safety and accident prevention and is granted a patent approval from the Indian Patent Office.
Class I Briefs: CPKC, CSX (UPDATED)
Two Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) hydrogen-powered locomotives enter regular service in Calgary. Also, CSX’s first responder training program reaches more than 6,000 individuals in 2023.
Ballard Receives Order From CPKC for Additional Fuel Cell Engines
Manufacturing company Ballard Power Systems announced Nov. 6 that it has received an order for 2.4 megawatts (MW) of additional fuel cell engines from Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC).
Ballard Lands Order for CPKC Hydrogen Locomotive Program
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) has ordered 18 additional 200-kilowatt fuel cell engines from Ballard Power Systems to support the expansion of its Hydrogen Locomotive Program.