Saft Battery Systems to Ensure Reliable Operation for Hitachi's Electric and Bi-Mode Trains

摘要

Saft has been awarded a multi-million dollar, five-year, framework contract by Hitachi Rail Europe to supply turnkey, fully integrated battery systems to provide vital backup power for passenger safety and comfort systems on the new Class 800 series trains destined for the UK's Great Western Main Line and East Coast Main Line services. The contract, which is one of Saft's largest agreements in the UK rail industry, covers the supply of MSX battery systems for up to 122 Hitachi Class 800 and Class 801 train sets.