The batteries will power onboard signaling and control, safety lighting, door controls, communication systems, as well as ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, and USB charging ports.
Each battery system will provide a capacity of 130 amp-hours (Ah) and is based on the latest version of their MRX nickel batteries, along with the necessary accessories and battery box.
The batteries are designed for a long service life of up to 20 years, as well as high reliability for a low total cost of ownership (TCO). Furthermore, their compact size allows Alstom to free up space in the cabin.
Milan Sima, Saft's General Manager for the rail market, said: “Saft batteries have been on board regional trains in Paris for over 80 years. By 1985, all regional and metro trains were already equipped with our batteries. Today, Saft is proud to be on board Alstom trains with MRX batteries that will offer safety and reliability to passengers on lines 15, 16, and 17 for decades to come.”
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Saft delivers backup batteries for Europe's largest transport project
Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has begun delivering backup battery systems for Alstom's Metropolis metro trains destined for lines 15, 16, and 17 of Europe's largest transport project – the Grand Paris Express. Saft has already supplied the first 10 battery systems for five trains out of a total of up to 183 required for the three new lines (15, 16, and 17) by 2030.
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