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ICE 3
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Siemens and Bombardier

ICE 3

DB Class 403

Germany · 2000

2000 · High-speed · Electric

ICE 3

Class 403 · ICE 3

In service · EMU

Specification

Specification plate for ICE 3
ClassDB Class 403
NicknamesClass 403, ICE 3
BuilderSiemens and Bombardier
Year introduced2000
Country builtGermany
RegionEurope
OperatorsDeutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen
EraHigh-speed
Motive powerElectric
RoleHigh-speed
UICdistributed EMU
Wheel arrangementEMU
Gauge1,435 mm — standard gauge
Quantity built50
Power8,000 kW
Tractive effortDistributed across the eight-car set
Top speed320 km/h · 199 mph
WeightAbout 409 tonnes
Length200 m
StatusIn service

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