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Electric multiple unit

ABB ICE 1 USA

Built by ABB, AEG, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Siemens

Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge

Overview of the ABB ICE 1 USA

Discover the ICE 1 USA, a remarkable electric passenger train designed for exceptional performance.

Classified as an EMU (Electric Multiple Unit), this model represents the prestigious ICE family, proudly bearing the ICE 1 series designation.

It was built by renowned manufacturers including ABB, AEG, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, and Siemens, ensuring cutting-edge quality and engineering.

With an impressive top speed of 280 km/h, the ICE 1 USA delivers fast and efficient journeys, perfect for long-distance travel.

Its electric propulsion system operates on 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz and is configured in a (2M) formation, optimizing power and handling.

Operating in the United States with the Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation, under the AMTK ICE1 class, this train is poised to redefine the American rail travel experience.

Its 1435 mm standard gauge allows for integration into existing railway infrastructure, offering a modern and reliable solution for passenger transport.

ABB ICE 1 USA technical specifications

Value
SeriesICE 1
FamilyICE
Built byABB, AEG, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Siemens
Top speed280 km/h174 mph
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation(2M)

Operators of the ABB ICE 1 USA

Railway companies that have operated the ICE 1 USA, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Amtrak National Railroad Passenger CorporationAMTK ICE1United States

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