
Siemens and Bombardier
ICE 3
DB Class 403
Germany · 2000
Specification
| Class | DB Class 403 |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | Class 403, ICE 3 |
| Builder | Siemens and Bombardier |
| Year introduced | 2000 |
| Country built | Germany |
| Region | Europe |
| Operators | Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen |
| Era | High-speed |
| Motive power | Electric |
| Role | High-speed |
| UIC | distributed EMU |
| Wheel arrangement | EMU |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm — standard gauge |
| Quantity built | 50 |
| Power | 8,000 kW |
| Tractive effort | Distributed across the eight-car set |
| Top speed | 320 km/h · 199 mph |
| Weight | About 409 tonnes |
| Length | 200 m |
| Status | In service |