# Saft begins battery deliveries for CTA rail cars

Saft has begun battery system deliveries to CRRC Sifang America's Chicago plant for the Chicago Transit Authority's 7000 series rail cars. The initial order covers 400 trains with options for 446 more.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2019-07-12
- Where: Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: battery systems, battery box assemblies
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Chicago Transit Authority](https://endata.com/companies/36243.md) (customer)
- [CRRC Sifang America](https://endata.com/companies/37756.md) (customer)
- [Saft](https://endata.com/companies/40591.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [ritd-llc.com](https://www.ritd-llc.com/industry-news/rail-supplier-news-from-miner-parsons-saft-siemens-alstom-and-keolis-july-12), 2019-07-12: "Saft has begun battery system deliveries to CRRC Sifang America’s rail-car manufacturing plant in Chicago."

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