Leclanché offers several validated traction battery systems for use in the majority of rail applications. The modular design of our systems enables them to be adapted to suit different mounting requirements. On non-electrified or partially electrified rail networks, our high-performance traction battery systems enable a clean and environmentally friendly mobility solution. Leclanché is an IRIS©-certified company.
Integrating a Leclanché battery system offers an array of benefits including the following:
Trains play an important role in the decarbonizing of transport as they are energy efficient and can be easily electrified.
Based on the additional increased demand that is assumed to occur from shifting passengers from cars to trains, and freight from trucks to trains, railway energy demand and activity will roughly double by 2050.
Given that the overhead electrification of railways is not always economically viable, battery powered-trains and locomotives are a perfect alternative. Battery-powered trains are significantly more energy efficient compared to diesel locomotives and emit no emissions wherever they stop or travel.
The INT-53 Energy battery pack is a modular and scalable Li-ion solution for use on trains that operate on partially or non-electrified rail routes.
Designed to the highest levels of safety standards, our rail battery systems incorporate various proven solutions from cell to pack level, such as multi-layer enclosures, to mitigate any thermal incidents.
IP66 ingress protection allows the INT-53 Energy rail pack to operate reliably in all environmental conditions. The battery packs can be connected in series to make a system with voltages of up to 1100 volts and of any capacity.
Leclanché Rail Battery System Advantages
Leclanché’s rail packs have a unique design that allow us to meet the requirements of different rail customers, whatever the size, energy, power, safety, fast-charging or usage profile that is required.
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| Overview | High performance traction battery for multiple rail applications | Tailor-made high energy traction battery for roof mounting on BEMU |
| Certification | IEC62928 | IEC62928* |
| Cell type | G/NMC | G/NMC |
| Voltage (nominal) | 876 V | 876 V |
| Energy | 52.8 kWh | 105.1 kWh |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) | 409 x 612 x 1637 mm | 792 x 620 x 2646 mm |
| Weight | 536 kg | 1104 kg |
| Energy density | 99 Wh/litre, 129 Wh/litre | 95 Wh/litre, 129 Wh/litre |
| Fitment | Underframe, roof and compartment | Roof |
| Application | Train, locomotive | Train |
| Available | Now | 2025 |
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