VR Group, the Finnish rail operator, has relied on Saft’s nickel-based batteries to provide onboard backup power for its electric double-decker passenger trains since the late 1990s. Rigorous laboratory tests carried out as part of Saft’s customer support program have verified that the batteries will continue to provide excellent performance over a projected lifespan of 20 years. Maintaining reliable customer service in Finland’s harsh winter conditions The Finnish railway network consists of a total of 5,919 km of railways, serving all the major cities and many rural areas. The country’s passenger train services are operated by the state-owned VR Group, carrying over 75 million passengers a year. VR Group has established an excellent reputation for reliability and customer service by

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