© trainspo.comSiemens ICE T (5 cars)
Built by Alstom, Bombardier, Siemens
Overview of the Siemens ICE T (5 cars)
Explore the ICE T (5 cars) electric multiple unit (EMU), a modern German high-speed train designed for comfortable and efficient travel.
This train, operated by Deutsche Bahn AG as the DB 415 class, boasts a sleek design and impressive performance.
The ICE T, part of the Venturio family, was built by Alstom, Bombardier, and Siemens starting in 1999. It features a 5-car formation, offering a seating capacity of 260 passengers.
With a top speed of 230 km/h and a powerful 3000 kW electric system, the ICE T is a cornerstone of Germany's high-speed rail network, ensuring swift journeys across the country.
Discover the advanced technology and passenger comfort of this remarkable locomotive.
Siemens ICE T (5 cars) technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | ICE T | |
| Family | Venturio | |
| Built by | Alstom, Bombardier, Siemens · 199911 units | |
| Top speed | 230 km/h143 mph | |
| Power output | 3,000 kW4,023 hp | |
| Tractive effort | 200 kN44,962 lbf | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| Formation | 5 cars (3M2T) | |
| Capacity | 260 seats | |
| Train length | 132.6 m435 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Height | 3.91 m12 ft 10 in | |
| Weight | 311 t685,637 lb | |
| Axle load | 15.5 t34,172 lb |
Operators of the Siemens ICE T (5 cars)
Railway companies that have operated the ICE T (5 cars), with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 415 | Germany |
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