ICx
| ICx | |
|---|---|
| In service | December 2017 - |
| Manufacturer | Siemens, Bombardier as subcontractor |
| Family name | ICx |
| Number built | 220 trainsets ordered (80 on option) |
| Formation | K1n: 7 cars (3M, 4T) K3s: 12 cars (6M, 6T)[1] |
| Capacity | 499 (K1n) 830 (K3s) |
| Operator | Deutsche Bahn |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | Driving Car: 28.6 m (93.8 ft)[1] Intermediate Car: 27.9 m (91.5 ft)[1] |
| Width | 2,852 mm (9 ft 4.3 in)[1] |
| Maximum speed | K1n: 230 km/h (142.92 mph) K3s: 249 km/h (154.72 mph)[2] |
| Weight | K1n: 455 t (1,000,000 lb)[1] K3s: 792 t (1,750,000 lb) |
| Power output | 1,650 kW (2,210 hp) per motor car K1n: 4,950 kW (6,640 hp) K3s: 9,900 kW (13,300 hp) |
| Power supply | Overhead catenary |
| Electric system(s) | K1n: 15 kV/16.7 Hz; 25 kV/50 Hz; 1.5 kV/DC; 3 kV/DC K3s: 15 kV/16.7 Hz |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | K1n:: 2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′[1] K3s: 2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′[1] |
| Safety system(s) | ETCS, LZB, PZB |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
ICx is a Deutsche Bahn project to procure up to 300 inter-city trains to replace its existing fleets used on long-distance passenger services in Germany.[3] The first ICx electric multiple unit trainsets will replace Intercity/Eurocity rolling stock, followed by ICE 1 and ICE 2 trains by 2025.[4] The ICx trains will be used on inter-city routes where DB believes Intercity-Express trainsets specifically designed for high speed operation are not suitable.[3]
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Contract [edit]
On 25 January 2010, DB named Siemens Mobility preferred bidder for the ICx contact, beating Alstom.[4] and on 9 May 2011 DB and Siemens signed a framework contract for up to 300 ICx trains to be supplied by 2030.[5] Of these, 130 were to be ordered straight away, with 90 to follow taking the value to €6bn.[5] DB also has an option to order another 80 sets.
Siemens has awarded Bombardier Transportation a framework contract to support the project, worth €1.3bn for the initial 130 trains and €2.1bn for 220. This includes aerodynamics, Flexx Eco unpowered bogies, and supplying bodyshells from its Görlitz plant with driving vehicle assembly at Hennigsdorf.[5]
It is not known whether the push to use Bombardier's bogies was an act of protectionism: - Bombardier's relevant bogie plant is in Siegen, Germany whereas Siemens' is in Graz, Austria.
Construction will start in 2013, with two pre-production trains delivered in 2016 for 14 months of trial operation.[5]
Formation [edit]
The ICx vehicles will be a mix of powered and trailer vehicles. DB plans up to 24 different train configurations.[1][5]
The initial order covers two types of trainset K1n seven-car 230 km/h sets with three powered vehicles to replace locomotive-hauled IC trainsets, and K3s 10-car 249 km/h trains with five power cars to replace ICE1 and ICE2 trainsets.[5] All will have a restaurant and bistro car, family area and bicycle spaces.[5]
On March 5, 2013, DB announced that it was approving a 12 car train configuration that would raise capacity over, and replace in the base order, the existing 10 car train. Capacity would increase by 106 seats to a new total of 830 seats. This was done in anticipation of growing ridership for DB's long distance services that would be run with the 10 car trains.[6]
The top speed of 249 km/h avoids the need to comply with more demanding Technical Specifications for Interoperability requirements at 250 km/h.[2]
See also [edit]
External links [edit]
- The ICx - the new DB platform Siemens Mobility
References [edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Official Siemens ICx Factsheet (Archived)". Siemens AG. 9 May 2011.
- ^ a b David Haydock (September 2011). "ICx - Opportunities missed?". Today's Railways Europe (189).
- ^ a b Ralf Roman Rossberg (25 September 2008). "DB keeps ICX options open". Railway Gazette International.
- ^ a b "Siemens preferred bidder for ICx inter-city train deal". Railway Gazette International. 25 January 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g "DB and Siemens sign ICx contract". Railway Gazette International. 9 May 2011.
- ^ http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/db-approves-longer-icx-trainsets.html
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