Frankfurt-Köln High Speed Line, Germany
Key Data:
Operator
Deutsche Bahn AG
Train Operator
DB Fernverkehr AG
Opening date
2002
Route length
226km (140 miles)
NBS distance
177km (110 miles)
Maximum line speed
300km/h (186mph)
Gauge
1,435mm
Power supply
15kV 16.7 Hz ac, overhead supply
Rolling Stock:
Type
ICE 3 (Class 403)
Builder
Siemens/Bombardier
Fleet
ICE3: 45 (ICE3M: 22)
Introduced
2000
Power
8,000kW
Weight
409 tonnes
Special Characteristics:
Line design based on ICE3 (or better) capability
Terrain following creates 'roller coaster' profile
Both supplements and competes with airline services
Special tunnelling techniques to maximise structural safety
Latest signalling technology
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