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For more than 60 years, Saft has specialized in the design, manufacture and supply of high-tech railway batteries.
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Today, we are able to draw on our extensive practical knowledge and engineering knowhow to develop state-of-the-art battery technology. Our new generation of batteries meets the reliability, safety and performance challenges thrown up by the complex, contemporary railway landscape.

 

 

>100
rail networks globally
75%
world’s metros
>50%
on board of the world’s high-speed trains
60
year industry track record
11
specialized ranges
2 kWh - 420 kWh
No maintenance for
5-10
years
‘Near-zero’
maintenance costs
20
years
Temperatures from
-50°C
to +65°C
20,000
rail battery installed worldwide
9
pre-designed systems
3
fixing mechanisms
30%
energy saving from braking
Products & solutions
All
Auxiliary backup
Battery systems and accessories
Engine starting
Regenerative hybrid traction

Rail case studies

Saft batteries pass the test of time for Finland's double-decker passenger trains

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Saft batteries ensure smooth running for Singapore’s MRT Metropolis driverless trains

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Saft batteries support vital control and safety functions on Hong Kong’s MTR metro system

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MRX battery systems to replace lead-acid batteries on SNCF’s entire TER 2N NG fleet

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Saft extreme temperature batteries to keep trains running during 2014 Winter Olympics

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Refurbishment services keep Hitachi’s Class 395 batteries in perfect condition

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Saft MSX batteries ‘step-up’ to the reliability challenge for Hitachi’s Class 800 series UK trains

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Saft compact batteries meet demanding high power backup needs of Karlsruhe tram-trains

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Saft’s worldwide research and production site in Bordeaux turns 70
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Saft Groupe SA
Communications Department
26, quai Charles Pasqua
92300 Levallois-Perret – France
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In accordance with current regulations, you have the right to access, correct, delete and object to the use of your personal data. You may ask for your personal data to be sent to you and you have the right to give instructions for the use of your personal data after your death. You can also ask for restriction of the data, portability of the data and/or make a claim to the CNIL (the French data protection agency). For any request please send it to GDPR@saftbatteries.com or to the following address:

Saft Groupe SA
Communications Department
26, quai Charles Pasqua
92300 Levallois-Perret – France
Find out more

Contact our Saft Specialists

To ensure we can respond as efficiently as possible, please complete this form which will be delivered to our team of experts who will help you with your enquiry.

In accordance with the provisions of the personal data protection regulation, Saft Groupe SA as data controller will process your data for the purposes of providing the services and for its legitimate interest. Any mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk.

In accordance with current regulations, you have the right to access, correct, delete and object to the use of your personal data. You may ask for your personal data to be sent to you and you have the right to give instructions for the use of your personal data after your death. You can also ask for restriction of the data, portability of the data and/or make a claim to the CNIL (the French data protection agency). For any request please send it to GDPR@saftbatteries.com or to the following address:

Saft Groupe SA
Communications Department
26, quai Charles Pasqua
92300 Levallois-Perret – France
Find out more