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ICE 4
The ICE 4 is a class of high-speed train operated by Deutsche Bahn, entering scheduled service in December 2017. Manufactured by Siemens Mobility, it uses distributed traction across multiple powered bogies rather than concentrated power cars. The trainsets are configurable in various lengths—typica...
apps Top ICE 4 Alternatives
The top alternative to ICE 4 in 2026 is Shinkansen Series 0 with a score of 9.6/10, followed by DB Class 103 (9.2) and Shinkansen N700S (9.1).
Shinkansen Series 0
The Shinkansen Series 0 was the first generation of high-speed trains deployed on the Japanese Tokaido Shinkansen line w...
DB Class 103
The DB Class 103 is a German electric locomotive designed for high-speed passenger service. Notable for its advanced tra...
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...
Eurostar e320 Velaro
The Eurostar e320 Velaro is a high-speed electric locomotive designed for operation on the Channel Tunnel route. Manufac...
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...
AVE S-103 Velaro E
The AVE S-103 Velaro E is a Spanish high-speed electric locomotive manufactured by Siemens. It’s notable for its use in...
Siemens Velaro D (ICE 3 Redesign)
The Siemens Velaro D is a high-speed electric locomotive developed for Deutsche Bahn. It represents a significant redesi...
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...
Taurus ES64U4 (ÖBB)
The Taurus ES64U4 is an electric locomotive manufactured by Siemens for ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways). It’s notable fo...
ICE 1
ICE 1 is the inaugural class of high-speed InterCity-Express trains operated by Deutsche Bahn, introduced into regular s...
Renfe AVE S-103 (Siemens Velaro E)
The Renfe AVE S-103 is a high-speed electric multiple unit operated by Spain's national railway Renfe on AVE services. I...
Eurostar e320 (Siemens Velaro)
The Eurostar e320 is a high-speed passenger train based on the Siemens Velaro platform, introduced into service in 2015....
CRH3 (Velaro CN)
Introduced in 2008, the CRH3 is a Chinese high-speed electric multiple unit derived from the Siemens Velaro platform. It...
ICE 2
The ICE 2 is a German high-speed electric trainset operated by Deutsche Bahn, introduced into service in 1996 as a devel...
Sapsan (Siemens Velaro RUS)
The Sapsan is a high-speed train operated by Russian Railways (RZD) on the Moscow–Saint Petersburg route, based on the S...
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