description ICE 4 Overview
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—typically 12-car formations approximately 346 meters long—and operate on domestic German routes at speeds up to 250 km/h.
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Who manufactures the ICE 4 train?
Siemens Mobility manufactures the ICE 4 for Deutsche Bahn. It entered scheduled service in December 2017.
How fast does the ICE 4 go?
The ICE 4 operates in DB service at speeds up to 250 km/h. It is part of Deutsche Bahn's high-speed Intercity-Express family.
How is ICE 4 different from older ICE designs?
It uses distributed traction across multiple powered bogies instead of concentrated power cars. The trainsets are also configurable in different lengths.
Where does the ICE 4 operate?
It operates on Deutsche Bahn's long-distance domestic routes in Germany. The class was introduced to modernize DB's high-speed ICE fleet.
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