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4rail.net - Electric Multiple Units in GermanyWelcome to the Diesel Locomotives used in Germany Page! Below you will find all the types in use and given some time also their technical details. There are also be pages for the Electric Locomotives, Diesel Locomotives and Diesel Multiple Units. High Speed EMUs and HS Virtual EMUs: Deutsche Bahn (DB) EMU Classes: * 401 (ICE1) * 402 (ICE2) * 403 (ICE3) * 406 (ICE3) * 407 (Velaro-D) * DB Regio and Locals: Class 423 * Class 430 * - - - Click any picture to see a larger version of it! - - - ![]() |
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Intercity Express 1 / Class 401 of Deutsche Bahn The first generation production ICE's are assigned number 1. These are distinctively streamlined and have a locomotive at both ends. This fleet has so far gone through one major refurbishment. Units built: 60, built in 1989 - 1993 Unit numbers: 101 - 120, 152 - 190 Maximum allowed speed: 280 km/h (174 mph) Electrical systems: all 15kV 16,7 Hz Usage: All around Germany on High Speed routes ![]() ![]() |
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Intercity Express 2 / Class 402 of DB Very similar to the ICE1, the ICE2 train have only one locomotive, while the other end is formed by a driving trailer. Units built: 44, built in 1995 - 1997 Unit numbers: 402 001 - 402 046 Maximum allowed speed: 280 km/h (174 mph) Electrical systems: all 15kV 16,7 Hz Usage: All around Germany on High Speed routes ![]() ![]() |
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DB Intercity Express 3 Class 403 |
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Deutsche Bahn class 407 / Siemens Velaro D The newest Velaro trainsets will initially be allocated mostly as a surplus power to add capacity within other ICE train pools. The new trains are thoroughly improved from the previous generations, although the outside appearance remains strikingly similar at first looks. Units built: 15, 2010 - current production model |
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Deutsche Bahn Red Series for mainly local use | |||
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DB Regio Class 423 This look is one of the most typical you see in Germany. It can be fouind for example in Munich, Rhein-Main, Stuttgart and Köln areas. Units: 462 Unit numbers: 423/433 xxx Maximum allowed speed: 140 km/h (87 mph) Capacity: 192 seated + 352 standing passengers Electrical systems: overhead el., AC 15kV 16,7 Hz Usage: Germany ![]() ![]() |
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DB Regio Class 425 This EMU operates S bahn in many cities around Germany. Units in: 249 Unit numbers: 425 xxx Maximum allowed speed: 140 km/h (87 mph) Capacity: 206 seated (1st c. 24) + 228 standing passengers Electrical systems: all 15kV 16,7 Hz Usage: Germany ![]() ![]() |
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DB Regio Class 430 This EMU will start replace the older types from beginning of 2013 in Stuttgart, Rhein and Ruhr areas. Units in order: 178 Unit numbers: 430 xxx Maximum allowed speed: 140 km/h (87 mph) Capacity: 184 seated + 310 standing passengers Electrical systems: all 15kV 16,7 Hz Usage: southwestern Germany ![]() ![]() |
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Class ET445 of ODEG ODEG is bringing competition to Berlin transportation with its brand new Stadler KISS double deckers. Units in order: 16 (waiting for final certification) Unit numbers: ET 445 101 - Maximum allowed speed: 160 km/h (99 mph) Capacity: 1st class 24, 2nd 404 passengers Electrical systems: all 15kV 16,7 Hz Usage: Berlin area in Germany ![]() ![]() |
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Deutsche Bahn
Class 406 of Deutsche Bahn (ICE3 / ICE3M) | |
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Class 406 was the first ICE3 type train to be taken into use especially for the international routes. The train has many design similarities with the earlier ICE3 models and some of them were infact rebuilt from the class 403 ICE3s. -> Unit length: 200,8 m (with 8 cars) -> Trailers: 8,
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