CN to power locomotives with natural gas

Rail

Friday, September 28, 2012

Canadian National Railway said it's fueling two mainline diesel-electric locomotives between Edmonton and Fort McMurray in northern Alberta with natural gas. Keith Creel, executive vice president and chief operating officer, said “CN launched this locomotive test to explore the use of natural gas as a potential alternative to conventional diesel fuel. This reflects CN's continuing drive to look for ways to improve operating efficiency and advance the company's sustainability agend...

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