© trainspo.comAdtranz DB 808
Built by Adtranz
Overview of the Adtranz DB 808
Explore the DB 808, a key control car in German rail engineering.
Part of the ICE 2 series, this model was expertly crafted by Adtranz between 1997 and 1998, with 45 units produced.
Featuring a 1435 mm gauge, the DB 808 is instrumental to Deutsche Bahn AG's operations, embodying the efficiency and reliability of German high-speed rail.
Discover more about this impressive piece of railway history, sourced from de.wikipedia.org.
Adtranz DB 808 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | ICE 2 | |
| Built by | Adtranz · 1997–199845 units | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in |
Operators of the Adtranz DB 808
Railway companies that have operated the DB 808, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 808 | Germany |
Adtranz DB 808 photos
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