ICE 3M
| DB/NS Class 403/406/407 | |
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ICE 3 on the Köln–Frankfurt high-speed rail line
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| In service | 2000 – present |
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Family name | Velaro |
| Number built | 50 trainsets (ICE 3) 17 trainsets (ICE 3M/F) 17 trainsets on order (ICE Velaro D) |
| Formation | 8 passenger cars per halftrain, optional double traction giving 16 passenger cars |
| Capacity | 441 (ICE 3) 430 (ICE 3M) 460 (Velaro D) |
| Operator(s) |
Deutsche Bahn Nederlandse Spoorwegen |
| Specifications | |
| Car body construction | Aluminum |
| Car length | 25.835 m (84 ft 9 1⁄8 in) (Cab car) 24.775 m (81 ft 3 3⁄8 in) (Intermediate car) |
| Width | 2.95 m (9 ft 8 1⁄8 in) (ICE 3/ICE 3M/Velaro D, Euro Spec) 3.265 m (10 ft 8 1⁄2 in) (CRH3, International option) |
| Height | 3.89 m (12 ft 9 1⁄8 in) |
| Maximum speed | 320 km/h (199 mph) (service) 330 km/h (205 mph) (design) |
| Weight | 409 t (403 long tons; 451 short tons) (ICE 3) 435 t (428 long tons; 480 short tons) (ICE 3M) |
| Power output | 8,000 kW (11,000 hp) |
| Tractive effort | 300 kN (67,000 lbf) Starting 270 kN (61,000 lbf) Cont. at 106 km/h (66 mph) |
| Power supply | (?) |
| Electric system(s) |
15 kV, 16.7 Hz AC 1.5 kV DC (ICE 3M) 3 kV DC (ICE 3M/Velaro D) 25 kV 50 Hz AC (ICE 3M/F/Velaro D) Overhead line |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ (8 car set) |
| Safety system(s) | Sifa, PZB90, LZB (ICE 3) Sifa, PZB90, LZB80, Crocodile, TVM430, KVB, ATB, Eurobalise (ICE 3M) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
ICE 3, or Intercity-Express 3, is a family of high-speed EMU trains operated by Deutsche Bahn. It includes classes 403, 406 and 407, which are known as ICE 3, ICE 3M and New ICE 3 respectively. Four multisystem trains, known as ICE International, are owned by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS, Dutch Railways).
Based on the ICE 3M/F, Siemens developed its Siemens Velaro train family with versions for Spain, China, Russia, its home country Germany, as well as Great Britain and Turkey.
The design goal of the ICE 3 (Class 403) was to create a higher-powered, lighter train than its predecessors. This was achieved by distributing its 16 traction motors underneath the whole train. The train is licensed for 330 km/h (210 mph) and has reached 368 km/h (228.66 mph) on trial runs. On regular Intercity-Express services they run at up to 300 km/h (190 mph), the maximum design speed of German high-speed lines.
Because the train does not have powerheads, the whole length of the train is available for passenger seats, including the first car. The lounge-seats are located directly behind the driver, separated only by a glass wall.
The 50 sets were ordered in 1997 and specifically designed for the new high-speed line between Frankfurt and Cologne. They were built by a consortium led by Siemens and Adtranz (now Bombardier Transportation).
On 11 April 2017, Deutsche Bahn announced the modernisation programme called ICE 3 Redesign for its 66-unit ICE 3 fleet to be completed by the end of 2020. The renovation involves replacing the seats, tables, and floor coverings. The six-seat compartment rooms are eliminated from the second class section as to increase the number of seats and to add more luggage compartments. In addition, the number of disability seating has been increased to two; however, no integrated wheelchair lift has been installed, and still no disability seating is offered in the first class section. The seats in some Bordrestaurant have been converted to the red bench seating while Bordbistro receives the new stand tables. The cabin illumination is provided by LED lamps, providing more illumination, while the reading lamps are eliminated. The seat reservation panels are moved from the walls above the windows to the seat headrests per EU directive on accessibilities: the new panel has bigger and more visible white lettering and Braille. The yellow LCD information monitors in the antechambers are replaced with larger full-colour LED monitors, showing the map, train number, speed, and other pertaining information. The new smaller monitors are attached to the ceiling above the aisle throughout the cabins.
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