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ICE 1
ICE 1 is the inaugural class of high-speed InterCity-Express trains operated by Deutsche Bahn, introduced into regular service in 1991. The trainsets are capable of operating at speeds up to 280 km/h, though they typically run at 250 km/h on designated lines. They fundamentally established the moder...
apps Top ICE 1 Alternatives
The top alternative to ICE 1 in 2026 is Shinkansen Series 0 with a score of 9.6/10, followed by Shinkansen Series N700 (9.5) and Shinkansen Series E5 (9.5).
Shinkansen Series 0
The Shinkansen Series 0 was the first generation of high-speed trains deployed on the Japanese Tokaido Shinkansen line w...
Shinkansen Series N700
The Shinkansen N700 is a Japanese high-speed electric multiple unit developed for the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen servi...
Shinkansen Series E5
The Shinkansen E5 is a Japanese high-speed electric multiple unit operated by East Japan Railway Company on the Tohoku S...
DB Class 103
The DB Class 103 is a German electric locomotive designed for high-speed passenger service. Notable for its advanced tra...
TGV POS
The TGV POS is a French high-speed electric trainset developed by Alstom for SNCF. The name refers to the original Paris...
Shinkansen N700S
The Shinkansen N700S is a high-speed electric multiple unit trainset operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Centr...
Shinkansen E5 (Hayabusa)
The Shinkansen E5 series is a Japanese high-speed electric trainset operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on...
ICE 3 Class 403
The ICE 3 Class 403 is a German high-speed electric multiple unit used by Deutsche Bahn for passenger service. It entere...
TGV Duplex
The TGV Duplex is a French high-speed electric multiple unit trainset operated by SNCF and manufactured by Alstom. Intro...
TGV POS (Alstom Astride)
The TGV POS is a class of high-speed electric multiple units operated by SNCF and manufactured by Alstom. Introduced in...
Shinkansen Series 500
The Shinkansen Series 500 is a Japanese high-speed electric multiple unit (EMU) trainset introduced by West Japan Railwa...
TGV Atlantique
The TGV Atlantique (TGV-A) is a class of high-speed electric multiple unit trainsets operated by France's national railw...
ICE 3 (Siemens Velaro D)
The ICE 3 is a family of high-speed electric multiple units operated by Deutsche Bahn, with the initial Class 403 and 40...
Frecciarossa 1000 (ETR 400)
The Frecciarossa 1000, officially designated as the ETR 400, is a class of high-speed electric multiple unit trains oper...
ICE 1 Class 401
The ICE 1 is Deutsche Bahn's first generation of Intercity-Express high-speed trains, introduced into regular passenger...
DB ICE 3 (Class 403)
The DB ICE 3 (Class 403) is a German electric multiple unit developed by Deutsche Bahn. Notably, it was the first ICE cl...
DB Class 101
The DB Class 101 is a class of high-performance electric locomotives operated by Deutsche Bahn AG, built by Adtranz (sub...
ICE 4
The ICE 4 is a class of high-speed train operated by Deutsche Bahn, entering scheduled service in December 2017. Manufac...
DB ICE 1 (Class 401)
The DB ICE 1, officially designated as Class 401, is Germany's first generation of high-speed trains operated by Deutsch...
ICE 2
The ICE 2 is a German high-speed electric trainset operated by Deutsche Bahn, introduced into service in 1996 as a devel...
summarize Quick Comparison Summary
| Alternative | Score | vs ICE 1 | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.6 Brilliant | +0.8 | Compare | |
| 9.5 Brilliant | +0.7 | Compare | |
| 9.5 Brilliant | +0.7 | Compare | |
| 9.2 Excellent | +0.4 | Compare | |
| 9.2 Excellent | +0.4 | Compare | |
| 9.1 Excellent | +0.3 | Compare | |
| 9.1 Excellent | +0.3 | Compare | |
| 9.1 Excellent | +0.3 | Compare | |
| 9.0 Excellent | +0.2 | Compare | |
| 9.0 Excellent | +0.2 | Compare |
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