Hydrogen fuel cell power systems for rolling stock

Designation Number:
V601
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
27.075
27.070
71.100.20
Status:
Open for SDO comment
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

Note: As requested by the responsible SDO, this NOI being reissued as the standard was in the initial stages of development for more than 12 months.  The title and scope for this NOI were also updated. An additional comment period of December 10, 2024, to January 8, 2025 (originally published on June 7, 2022 and previously reissued on February 13, 2024)

 

1.1 Inclusions 

This Document 

  • establishes minimum requirements for hydrogen fuel cell powered rolling stock, including retrofit and new-build units;
  • addresses onboard systems from the refuelling receptacle; and
  • includes requirements for PEM fuel cells and gaseous hydrogen.

Note: Rolling stock may have additional power source(s). For onboard lithium-ion batteries, see CSA TS-602.

 

1.2 Exclusions 

This Document does not 

Project need:

To support innovation and deployment in the field of hydrogen powered locomotives by providing guidance for the safe operations in the North American context.

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