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News Release from: Saft Batteries | Subject: MRX 260 batteries
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 19 December 2006
Batteries back up Parisian tram systems
The new Paris tram is equipped with nickel-cadmium batteries optimised for reduced maintenance.
The new Paris tram is equipped with nickel-cadmium batteries optimised for reduced maintenance The new T3 tram, part of the Citadis range from Alstom will be put into service by the RATP and the city of Paris on 16th December 2006
Among the Alstom tramways with highest passengers capacity, the T3 tram will be able to carry more than 100,000 passengers per day between the Pont du Garigliano and the Porte d'Ivry via the Boulevard des Marechaux.
All 21 carriages of the Paris tram are equipped with Saft 19 MRX 260 batteries, in integrated trays.
The batteries are used to back up the emergency lighting, ventilation and passenger communication and emergency breaking systems.
The MRX model is equipped with a centralised water filling system which saves time and reduces maintenance costs. Request a free brochure from Saft Batteries ...
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