description ICE 1 Class 401 Overview
The ICE 1 is Deutsche Bahn's first generation of Intercity-Express high-speed trains, introduced into regular passenger service in Germany in 1991. Class 401 identifies the power cars used at the ends of an ICE 1 set, with the passenger coaches forming the train between them. The train was developed for fast intercity travel on electrified main lines and became an important part of Germany's high-speed rail network.
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What does Class 401 refer to on an ICE 1 train?
Class 401 refers to the powered end cars of Deutsche Bahn's ICE 1 trainsets, not to a standalone diesel locomotive. An ICE 1 formation uses power cars at both ends of its passenger consist.
When did the ICE 1 Class 401 enter regular service?
The ICE 1 entered regular service in Germany in 1991. It became the first generation of Deutsche Bahn's high-speed intercity train fleet.
Which routes helped launch ICE 1 service?
The train's introduction was closely associated with the new Hannover to Würzburg and Mannheim to Stuttgart high-speed lines. Those routes gave the 1991 ICE service dedicated high-speed infrastructure in Germany.
Why is the ICE 1 Class 401 historically important?
It established Deutsche Bahn's first generation of regular high-speed passenger service. The Class 401 power cars are therefore part of the beginning of Germany's modern ICE network.
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