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Overview

World-leader with 100 years experience in the design, development and implementation of high-technology batteries for rail, whether for on-board backup, engine starting, regenerative traction or trackside applications.

 

 

A century of railway adventures

 

Saft’ origins are closely linked to the rail sector. One of the company’s first orders was for batteries to power electric luggage trolleys around the Gare de Lyon, Paris. Watch the video and find out how Saft has been powering worldwide rail systems for over a century.

>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
Back-up application
Battery systems and accessories
Engine starting
Regenerative hybrid traction

 

 

 

With Saft’s upgraded Ni-Cd battery range, customers can reduce life cycle costing and transportation’s carbon footprint.

Discover all the benefits that our batteries MRX, MSX, SMRX and SRA can bring to your rail systems.

Rail case studies

Saft rail batteries stand the test of time in starting Brazil’s freight-hauling locomotives

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

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

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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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Related stories & events

25/03/2021
Saft partners with Colas Rail to modernize Serbia’s rail trackside infrastructure
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08/11/2021 - 10/11/2021

Orlando, Florida

APTA EXPO 2021
Exhibitor website
15/10/2020
Saft powers new Moscow Metro train “Moskva-2020” with first emergency traction system
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18/09/2020
Infographics: Why are Saft batteries the best choice for train operation?
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23/06/2020
Staying resilient and safe during the COVID-19 crisis
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23/06/2020
Saft’s research melting pot
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23/06/2020
Solid-state technology – the quest for the ‘Holy Grail’
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23/06/2020
Gaining traction for emission-free railways
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26/11/2019
Saft delivers final lithium-ion batteries for catenary-free CAF Urbos trams in Birmingham, UK
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09/07/2019
Saft supplies first battery system to CRRC Sifang America for 7000 series passenger railcars
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01/07/2019
Saft’s worldwide research and production site in Bordeaux turns 70
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20/05/2019
Saft extends China plant with new rail battery assembly line
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Product & Solutions

 

Saft onboard and trackside battery solutions are built on nickel-based and lithium-ion technologies. Compact and lighter, the reliable design of Saft batteries ensures a long and predictable service life. Our solutions cover main applications such as :

  • Auxiliary backup
  • Engine starting
  • Regenerative traction
  • Trackside signaling

 

Product & solutions
All
Auxiliary backup
Back-up application
Battery systems and accessories
Engine starting
Regenerative hybrid traction

Rail case studies

Saft rail batteries stand the test of time in starting Brazil’s freight-hauling locomotives

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More
Global References

With 100 years of experience in the rail industry, an industrial presence in Asia (China and India), Saft is a specialist in the design, manufacture and supply on high-tech railway batteries.

 

Related stories & events

08/11/2021 - 10/11/2021

Orlando, Florida

APTA EXPO 2021
Exhibitor website
18/09/2020
Infographics: Why are Saft batteries the best choice for train operation?
Read More
23/06/2020
Staying resilient and safe during the COVID-19 crisis
Read More
23/06/2020
Saft’s research melting pot
Read More
23/06/2020
Solid-state technology – the quest for the ‘Holy Grail’
Read More
23/06/2020
Gaining traction for emission-free railways
Read More
01/10/2018
Benefits of Saft's upgraded battery range MRX, MSX, SMRX and SRA
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01/10/2018
A century of railway adventures
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24/06/2018
A century of railway adventures
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13/02/2018
Saft’s batteries perform on VR Group trains in Finland after 20 years
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How long do rail nickel-cadmium batteries last? Watch our video: Mika from VR Group and Reinaldo from Saft will tell you everything about it!
07/08/2017
Students and Saft compete to make Musk’s Hyperloop a reality
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07/06/2017
Infographic: Mars to Mecca
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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