
Rail traction
Saft’s advanced innovative traction technology is the perfect choice for the rail industry to achieve carbon emissions’ reduction targets.
Fast recharge capability (up to 10C)
20,000 cycles for high throughput applications
3 modular configurations
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Battery system designed to revolutionize rail transport by enhancing efficiency, sustainability and autonomy
Already used by leading companies, this advanced technology captures, stores and reuses braking energy, providing a reliable source of power for trains, especially on non-electrified lines.
By integrating this advanced battery technology, rail operators can achieve significant energy savings and reduce their environmental footprint, paving the way for a more sustainable future in rail transport.
Key Benefits:
- Sustainability: Reduces reliance on fossil fuels and decreases emissions, contributing to a greener environment.
- Efficiency: Enhances energy efficiency by reusing braking energy, leading to lower operational costs.
- Versatility: Suitable for both modern electric trains and older diesel-powered trains, offering a seamless transition to hybrid traction.
- Reliability: Ensures continuous power supply on non-electrified tracks, improving the overall reliability of rail services.
- Power: Saft’s LTO technology delivers the amount of power throughput required by regional trains during their daily commute.

With our innovative technology, we are paving the way for a sustainable and more reliable rail transport system.
Meet our advanced batteries for rail traction applications
Revolutionize your business with advanced battery technology from Saft!
Modul’ion®-12 LTO

- Cell block with 14,5C capabilities
- Saft LTO chemistry up to 20 000 cycling
- High specific power 1200 W/kg
Ion-OnBoard® LTO rail traction

- Safe LTO chemistry : IEC 62619
- Available in 7,5kWh(243V), 12,5 kWh( 405V), 25kWh (810V) and scalable
- IP65 / IEC 61373
Modul’ion®-12 sLFP

- High power performance with integrated liquid cooling
- High cycle life performance
- Robust, light weight and compact design
Ion-OnBoard® Regen Li-ion for rail

- Based on Modul’ion®-12 sLFP Li-on modules
- Provides high power and energy density
- Lightweight and compact system designed for ease-of-integration and installation