Case Study
Refurbishment services keep Hitachi’s Class 395 batteries in perfect condition
Refurbishment services keep Hitachi’s Class 395 batteries in perfect condition Services case study SAFT SERVICES CASE STUDY Hitachi has turned to Saft to oversee the scheduled servicing of the batteries on board its fleet of Class 395 EMUs (Electrical Multiple Units) Maximum availability for passengers As the manufacturer of UK’s flagship high-speed line, Hitachi demands high reliability from all of the systems and components on board its Class 395 EMUs (electric multiple units) to ensure a predictable and consistent service for passengers. Each Class 395 is fitted with three sets of Saft MRX batteries, which provide the power for traction and auxiliary systems in neutral sections on the electrified rail service as well as backup power. To ensure that its batteries remain in optimum