Siemens Velaro#Velaro MS (DB class 408/ICE 3neo)
{{Short description|Family of high-speed electric multiple unit trains}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox locomotive
| name = Siemens Velaro
| image = ICE3neo db driebergenzeist 20240719.jpg
| imagesize = 300
| caption = Velaro MS of Deutsche Bahn
| powertype =
| builder = Siemens Mobility
| multipleworking = Yes, with identical units
| coupling = Scharfenberg
| totalproduction = ICE 3 neo: 90
Velaro D: 17
Velaro E: 26
Velaro RUS: 20
CRH3C/CRH380B: 80 plus 180 ordered
Velaro e320: 17 (France, Belgium, the Netherlands, UK)
Velaro TR: 19 (Turkey)
| operator = Deutsche Bahn
RENFE
China Railway
Russian Railways
Eurostar
Turkish State Railways
| collectionmethod = Pantograph
}}
Siemens Velaro is a family of high-speed electric multiple unit trains built by Siemens. It is based on the ICE 3 high-speed trains initially co-manufactured by Siemens and Bombardier for German national rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB).
In 1994, Deutsche Bahn were the first to order 50 units of the high-speed trains, branded as ICE 3, that would eventually evolve into the Velaro family. This initial batch of ICE-3 trainsets was built by a consortium with Bombardier (acquired by Alstom), and first delivered for service in 1999. A version based on this train without Bombardier patents was developed by Siemens and has been marketed as Velaro since. Velaro derivatives have been introduced in Germany, Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain, China, Russia, and Turkey.
In July 2006, a Siemens Velaro train-set (AVE S-103) reached {{Convert|403.7|km/h|abbr=on}}, which was the land speed record for rail vehicles and unmodified commercial service trainsets.{{cite web |url=http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/?press=/en/pr_cc/2007/06_jun/tstr200706041_1452779.htm |title= First passengers travel on world record train Velaro |date=June 22, 2007 | publisher= Siemens Transportation Systems | location= Erlangen, Germany | access-date=2013-12-26}}
In 2018, Siemens announced a major design iteration termed Velaro Novo.{{cite web |url=https://www.railjournal.com/passenger/high-speed/siemens-reveals-velaro-novo-high-speed-train-concept/ |title=Siemens reveals Velaro Novo high-speed train concept|website=International Railway Journal|date=13 June 2018 |archive-date=24 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924222636/https://www.railjournal.com/passenger/high-speed/siemens-reveals-velaro-novo-high-speed-train-concept/}} It is scheduled to enter service in 2028 with Brightline West, using an American variant called the American Pioneer 220.{{Cite web |date=2023-03-14 |title=FRA-2020-0096 Decision Letter 2023 |url=https://www.regulations.gov/document/FRA-2020-0096-0010 |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=www.regulations.gov |publisher=Federal Railroad Administration}}{{cite web|url=https://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/portfolio/rail/rolling-stock/high-speed-and-intercity-trains/american-pioneer-220.html|title=The American Pioneer 220: High Speed Rail for the U.S.|website=Siemens Mobility Global}}{{cite news |last1=Uranga |first1=Rachel |title=A first view of what the high-speed rail to Las Vegas might look like |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-03/heres-what-the-high-speed-rail-to-las-vegas-might-look-like |access-date=10 May 2024 |work=Los Angeles Times |date=3 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240503102925/https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-05-03/heres-what-the-high-speed-rail-to-las-vegas-might-look-like |archive-date=3 May 2024}}
Variants
= Velaro E (AVE Class 103) =
{{Main|AVE Class 103}}
The Velaro E is a version of the Velaro family used by RENFE for operations in Spain. In 2001, RENFE ordered sixteen Velaros{{cite journal |last= Möller|first= Dietrich|author2=Schlegel, Christian |year= 2006|title= Velaro - Weiterentwicklung des ICE 3 für den Weltmarkt|trans-title=Velaro - Further Development of the ICE 3 for Worldwide Use|language= de|journal= Elektrische Bahnen|volume= 104|issue= 5|pages= 258–263|issn= 0013-5437|oclc= 2446655}} designated AVE Class 103. The order was later increased to a total of 26 trains. The first units were delivered in July 2005 and completed their first test runs in January 2006. The trains serve the {{Convert|621|km|0|abbr=on}} Barcelona–Madrid line at speeds up to {{Convert|310|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}} for a travel time of 2{{nbsp}}hours 30{{nbsp}}minutes.
On 15 July 2006, a train achieved a top speed of {{Convert|403.7|km/h|abbr=on}} between Guadalajara and Calatayud on the Madrid-Barcelona line, this is the Spanish record for railed vehicles. Until 3 December 2010 it was also a world record for unmodified commercial service trainsets, as the earlier TGV (world record of {{Convert|574.8|km/h|disp=or|abbr=on}}) and ICE records were achieved with specially modified and shortened trainsets, and the Shinkansen ({{Convert|443|km/h|disp=or|abbr=on}}, 1996) record was for a test (non-commercial) trainset.
File:RENFE Class 103 Vinaixa.jpg|A Spanish Series 103 train, Velaro E
File:Renfe AVE Siemens Velaro at Barcelona Sants (53297763629).jpg|At Barcelona-Sants station
= Velaro CN (CRH3C) =
{{Main|China Railway CRH3}}
The Velaro CRH3C is a Chinese version of the Velaro. In November 2005, China ordered 60 trains for the Beijing–Tianjin Intercity Railway. The eight-car trains are very similar to Spain's Velaro E, but {{Convert|300|mm|2|abbr=on}} wider to fit in almost 50% more seats in a 2 plus 3 layout. In the CRH3C version, a 200-metre-long Velaro train will seat 600 passengers.{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/chinas-first-300-kmh-trainsets-are-taking-shape.html |title= China's first 300 km/h trainsets are taking shape |last= Brockmeyer |first= Ansgar |author2= Reuß, Ernst |author3= Wehrberger, Ralf |work= Railway Gazette International |location= London |date= 1 August 2007 |access-date= 2009-08-05 |archive-date= 15 June 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110615154625/http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/chinas-first-300-kmh-trainsets-are-taking-shape.html |url-status= dead }} These trains were manufactured jointly by Siemens in Germany and CNR Tangshan in China. The first Chinese-built CRH3C was unveiled on 11 April 2008.{{cite news |title=Tangshan rolls out its first 350 km/h train |url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/tangshan-rolls-out-its-first-350-kmh-train.html |work=Railway Gazette International |location=London |date=11 April 2008 |access-date=2009-08-05 |archive-date=15 June 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615154847/http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/tangshan-rolls-out-its-first-350-kmh-train.html |url-status=dead }}
CRH3C reached a top speed of {{Convert|394.3|km/h|abbr=on}} during a test on the Beijing to Tianjin high-speed railway on 24 June 2008.{{cite news|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/velaro-sets-chinese-speed-record.html |title= Velaro sets Chinese speed record |work= Railway Gazette International |location =London |date=27 June 2008 |access-date= 2009-08-05}}
File:京津城际C2226.jpg|A Velaro CRH3C in China
File:CRH3.JPG|Close-up of the sleeker nose section typical for earlier Velaro trains
= Velaro RUS (RZD Sapsan) =
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{{main|Sapsan}}
The Velaro RUS is part of the Velaro family built for Russia. On 19 May 2006, Siemens announced an order from Russian Railways for eight Velaro RUS high-speed trains including a 30-year service contract. The contract is in total worth €600{{nbsp}}million. The trains, connecting Moscow with Saint Petersburg, and later also Saint Petersburg and Nizhny Novgorod (the service was temporarily discontinued from 1 June 2015 till 1 March 2018{{cite web|url=https://mir24.tv/news/16282000/rzhd-zapustit-sapsan-peterburg-nizhnii-novgorod-s-ostanovkoi-v-moskve|script-title=ru:"РЖД запустит "Сапсан" Петербург-Нижний Новгород с остановкой в Москве|publisher=mir24.tv|date=12 December 2017|language=ru|access-date=8 February 2018}}) at a speed of up to {{convert|250|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}, are based on the ICE3 train standard but with bodies widened by {{convert|33|cm|0|abbr=on}} to {{convert|3.265|m|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}} to take advantage of Russia's wide loading gauge.{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/broad-gauge-velaro-fleet-relaunches-russias-high-speed-programme.html |title= Broad-gauge Velaro fleet relaunches Russia's high speed programme |last= Nazarov |first= Alexander |author2= Nazarov, Oleg |author3= Protze, Marion |work= Railway Gazette International |location= London |date= 1 November 2006 |access-date= 2009-08-05 |archive-date= 15 June 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110615160215/http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/broad-gauge-velaro-fleet-relaunches-russias-high-speed-programme.html |url-status= dead }} They are also built to the {{Track gauge|1520mm|lk=on}} Russian track gauge, unlike other Velaro EMUs, which are standard gauge.
Four of the trains are for both 3 kV DC and {{nowrap|{{25 kV 50 Hz}}}} operation. The total length of each ten-car train is {{convert|250|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, carrying up to 600 passengers.
Development and construction were carried out at Erlangen and Krefeld in Germany. Single-voltage EVS1 (3 kV DC) trains entered passenger service at the end of 2009 on the Moscow–St Petersburg route,{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/russian-high-speed-train-enters-service.html |title=Russian high speed train enters service |work= Railway Gazette International |location =London |access-date=2009-12-21 |date=21 December 2009}} and the dual-system EVS2 trains entered service on the Nizhniy Novgorod route in 2010.{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/sapsan-reaches-nizhny-novgorod.html |title=Sapsan reaches Nizhny Novgorod |work=Railway Gazette International |location =London |date=2 August 2010}}
It set a record for the fastest train in Russia on 2 May 2009, travelling at {{convert|281|km/h|abbr=on}}{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/sapsan-claims-russian-rail-speed-record.html |title= Sapsan claims Russian rail speed record |work= Railway Gazette International |location= London |date= 7 May 2009 |access-date= 3 October 2010 |archive-date= 10 December 2019 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20191210131123/https://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/sapsan-claims-russian-rail-speed-record.html |url-status= dead }} and on 7 May 2009, travelling at {{convert|290|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}}.Электропоезд ЭВС (Сапсан) at Wikipedia in Russian {{in lang|ru}}
On 19 December 2011 an order for an additional eight sets was signed to facilitate an increased number of services on existing lines and the expansion of new service elsewhere in the system.{{cite news | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/russian-railways-orders-eight-more-sapsan-trains.html|title=Russian Railways orders eight more Sapsan trains |date=20 December 2011|work=Railway Gazette International}}
= Velaro D (DB Class 407 / ICE 3MS) =
File:SiemensVelaroD-InnoTrans2010.jpg
File:ICE 407 717 Stuttgart Hbf Endwagen 2.JPG]]
File:BR407 KVB.jpg interface on the Velaro D]]
The Velaro D is specifically designed for Deutsche Bahn international services from Germany. Designated DB's Class 407, it is designed to run at speeds up to {{convert|330|km/h|mph|abbr=on|round=5}}{{Cite web |title=ICE 3: Deutschlands erster Zug für Tempo 300 |url=https://www.bahn.de/service/ueber-uns/zugtypen/ice-3 |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=www.bahn.de |language=de}} and comply with Technical Specifications for Interoperability and enhanced crashworthiness requirements. There are fire-proof equipment rooms and fire doors between cars. The Velaro D is designed to be quieter and more reliable than the ICE 3 (Class 403/406).
The train is also expected to use up to 20% less energy than previous versions of ICE. This is achieved in part by improved body styling. The Class 407 has 460 seats: 111 in first class, 333 in second class and 16 in the bistro car. This is 37 more seats than on Class 403/406 train sets, even though the seat pitch is unchanged. This is achieved by putting the traction equipment in compartments at either end of the train instead of hiding it behind panels the length of the train. This change removes the panorama lounges, found on older trainsets, which provide passengers in the end cars with a cab view. The passenger seating is all open-plan and there are no compartments.{{cite news |title=Class 407 -- the fourth generation ICE |author=Fender, Keith |work =Modern Railways |location =London |pages =72–73 |date=December 2010}}
The eight-coach Class 407 trains can couple up and work with their Class 403 and Class 406 predecessors. Eight of the 16 bogies per train are powered, and there are four independent sets of traction equipment per train. Should two of them break down, the train can still operate. For full international flexibility across Europe, it can function on any of four voltages. The fleet is based in Frankfurt.
In December 2008 Deutsche Bahn signed a €500{{nbsp}}million order for 15 trainsets.{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/10/next-ice3s-to-have-different-axle-dimensions/browse/1.html |title=Next ICE3s to have different axle dimensions |work=Railway Gazette International |location=London |date= 17 December 2008 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110809061543/http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/next-ice3s-to-have-different-axle-dimensions/browse/1.html |archivedate=2011-08-09 |access-date= 2010-05-04}}{{cite press release |url= http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/presspicture/2008/mobility/imo200812006-04.htm |title= Siemens receives order over 15 high-speed trains from Deutsche Bahn |publisher= Siemens |date= 17 December 2008 |access-date= 2008-12-27}} Reference Number: I MO 200812.006-04. The train's production stages were presented to the press in Krefeld on 28 April 2010,[http://www.siemens.com/press/en/events/industry/mobility/2010-04-velaro-d.php New supertrain for Germany: Siemens introduces the Velaro D] April 28, 2010 and three completed cars were displayed by Siemens on September 22, 2010 at InnoTrans.[http://www.finanzen.net/nachricht/aktien/World-premiere-of-Velaro-D-at-Innotrans-2010-first-presentation-of-new-high-speed-train-for-Deutsche-Bahn-903631%20 World premiere of Velaro D at Innotrans 2010 – first presentation of new high-speed train for Deutsche Bahn] 22 September 2010 In June 2011, Deutsche Bahn ordered an additional Velaro D set (increasing the total to 16) to replace a Clas 406 set damaged in an accident in August 2010.{{cite news |url= http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/sb/irj0611/#/6 |title= DB and Siemens finally sign ICx contract |author= Smith, Kevin |work= International Railway Journal |location =Falmouth |date=June 2011 |page=4}}
The Velaro D was meant to enter into service in December 2011 on services from Frankfurt to southern France via the new LGV Rhin-Rhône, and subsequently within Germany and on other international services to France, Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands. Due to a series of delays in manufacturing and certification, no Velaro D trainsets were in service as of November 2012 and there was no schedule for their delivery. Only in December 2013 the first four trains delivered to DB were certified for domestic operation as multiple units and started passenger service. Four more trains were due to be delivered in spring 2014, whereas the remainder of eight trains were used for test runs in France and Belgium to gain type approval there.{{cite news |url= https://www.railwaygazette.com/eba-approves-velaro-d-high-speed-trains-for-domestic-operation/39031.article |title=EBA approves Velaro D high speed trains for domestic operation|work= Railway Gazette International |location =London |date=23 December 2013 }}
The specification of the Velaro D allows it to use the Channel Tunnel,{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/10/db-unveils-next-generation-ice.html |title= DB unveils next-generation ICE |work= Railway Gazette International |location= London |date= 29 April 2010 |access-date= 2010-07-26 |archive-date= 24 April 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120424164811/http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/db-unveils-next-generation-ice.html |url-status= dead }} enabling DB to use it on the services it planned to operate from London to Amsterdam and Frankfurt.{{cite news |title=DB unveils plans for London services |author=Fender, Keith |work=Modern Railways |location =London |pages=68–69 |date=December 2010}} Deutsche Bahn submitted safety documentation for the operation of Velaro D high speed trainsets through the Channel Tunnel to the Intergovernmental Commission in July 2011.{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/db-submits-channel-tunnel-ice-safety-case/archiv/2011/07.html |title=DB submits Channel Tunnel ICE safety case |work= Railway Gazette International |location =London |date=12 July 2011 |access-date=2012-07-12 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104003900/http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/db-submits-channel-tunnel-ice-safety-case/archiv/2011/07.html |archivedate= 2012-11-04}} It received approval in June 2013 but cancelled plans to operate trains to London.{{cite news |url= http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/europe/db-secures-channel-tunnel-access.html |title= DB secures Channel Tunnel access |author= Keith Barrow |website = International Railway Journal |date = June 14, 2013 |access-date=December 26, 2013}}
In 2012 and 2013, Siemens discussed with Deutsche Bahn the delivery of one more Velaro D set, free of charge, as compensation for the delivery and certification delays. This train was originally built for test purposes and features a different propulsion setup, utilizing permanent magnet AC synchronous motors as opposed to the traditional AC asynchronous motors. Siemens stated that this will allow a reduction in the number of propulsion units per train, while still maintaining train performance.{{cite news |url=http://dmm.travel/news/artikel/lesen/2012/01/siermens-soll-1-velaro-d-zum-nulltarif-liefern-41098/ |title= Siemens soll der DB einen Superzug schenken| work=dmm Mobilitätsmanager |publisher=Verlag für Mobilität |location = Kitzingen, Germany |date=14 June 2013 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20130926211017/http://dmm.travel/news/artikel/lesen/2012/01/siermens-soll-1-velaro-d-zum-nulltarif-liefern-41098/ |archivedate=2013-09-26 |access-date=December 26, 2013 |language=de }}{{cite web |url=http://dmm.travel/news/artikel/lesen/2012/01/verschieben-sich-ice-nach-london-wegen-vergesslichkeit-40850/ |title=Verschieben sich ICE nach London wegen Vergesslichkeit? |author= |date=2012-01-17 |publisher=Verlag für Mobilität | location= Kitzingen, Germany |work=dmm Mobilitätsmanager |language=de |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20131104015857/http://dmm.travel/news/artikel/lesen/2012/01/verschieben-sich-ice-nach-london-wegen-vergesslichkeit-40850/ |archivedate=2013-11-04 |access-date=2013-12-26}}
= Velaro MS (DB Class 408/ICE 3neo) =
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In 2019, Deutsche Bahn felt the need of further trains able to run at {{convert|300|km/h||abbr=on|round=10}} or faster for national and international use. Siemens offered its Velaro Novo, which was under development, and it offered an evolution of the Velaro D, designed for operation at {{convert|320|km/h||abbr=on|round=10}} and equipped with multi-system (MS) capability, hence labelled Velaro MS. Demanding a service-proven model, Deutsche Bahn ordered 30 Velaro MS for delivery starting in 2022.{{cite web |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/deutsche-bahn-orders-320-km/h-velaro-derivatives/56963.article |title= Deutsche Bahn orders 320 km/h Velaro derivatives |date= 15 July 2020 |website=Railway Gazette |publisher= |access-date= 2022-02-01}}.
The first of these trains was completed in late 2021 and presented to the public in February 2022, marketed as ICE 3neo by Deutsche Bahn and bearing the DB class number 408. At the same time, the order was increased by 43 trainsets, with all 73 trains planned to have entered service by early 2029.{{cite web |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/db-orders-more-ice3neo-sets-as-first-unit-is-unveiled/60850.article |title= DB orders more ICE3neo sets as first unit is unveiled |date= 1 February 2022 |website=Railway Gazette |publisher= |access-date= 2022-02-01}} In May 2023, the order was increased by another 17 units, bringing the total number to 90.
The first class 408 unit entered revenue service in December 2022. International service started in June 2024, seeing the ICE 3neo replacing class 406 units on services to both Belgium and The Netherlands.
In October 2023, a new seating for the Deutsche Bahn long-distance fleet debuted on a class 408 train with line number 17. All subsequent units will be tout the redesigned seating.{{cite web |last1=Preston |first1=Robert |title=First ICE with new interior design enters service |url=https://www.railjournal.com/fleet/first-ice-with-new-interior-design-enters-service/ |website=www.railjournal.com |publisher=International Railway Journal |access-date=21 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240213022542/https://www.railjournal.com/fleet/first-ice-with-new-interior-design-enters-service/ |archive-date=13 February 2024}}{{cite web |title=Wohnzimmergefühl bei 300 km/h: erster ICE mit neuem Innendesign jetzt auf der Schiene |url=https://www.deutschebahn.com/de/presse/pressestart_zentrales_uebersicht/Wohnzimmergefuehl-bei-300-km-h-erster-ICE-mit-neuem-Innendesign-jetzt-auf-der-Schiene-12355738 |website=www.deutschebahn.com |publisher=Deutsche Bahn |access-date=21 May 2024 |language=German |date=23 October 2023}} Like the Velaro D Class 407, the class 408 does not feature the panorama lounges behind the drivers cab as found in the early ICE 3 models class 403 and 406.
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ICE 3neo BR408 - Bike storage with new interior.jpg|ICE 3neo has a dedicated bicycle compartment
= Velaro e320 (Eurostar) =
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On 7 October 2010, it was reported that Eurostar had selected Siemens as preferred bidder to supply ten Velaro e320 trainsets at a cost of €600{{nbsp}}million (and a total investment of more than £700{{nbsp}}million with the refurbishment of the existing fleet included){{cite news |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11491048 |work= BBC News |title= Eurostar unveils £700m train deal |date=7 October 2010}} to operate an expanded route network, including services from London to Cologne and Amsterdam.{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/eurostar-picks-velaro-to-expand-fleet.html |title= Eurostar picks Velaro to expand fleet |work= Railway Gazette International |location= London |date= 1 October 2010 |access-date= 2010-10-02 |archive-date= 7 October 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101007102149/http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/eurostar-picks-velaro-to-expand-fleet.html |url-status= dead }} These would be sixteen-car, {{convert|400|m|ftin||adj=on}} long trainsets built to meet current Channel Tunnel regulations, and would not be the same as the Velaro D sets which Deutsche Bahn propose to operate services between Germany and London. The top speed will be {{Convert|320|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}} and they will have 894-950 seats, unlike the current Eurostar fleet manufactured by the French Alstom, which has a top speed of {{Convert|300|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}} and a seating capacity of 750. Total traction power will be rated at {{convert|16|MW|hp PS|abbr=on|lk=on}}.{{cite web | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/320-kmh-train-order-as-eurostar-sets-sights-on-expansion.html | title=320 km/h train order as Eurostar sets sights on expansion | work=Railway Gazette International | location=London | date=7 October 2010 | access-date=7 October 2010 | archive-date=11 October 2010 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101011092354/http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/320-kmh-train-order-as-eurostar-sets-sights-on-expansion.html | url-status=dead }}{{cite news |url= http://www.siliconrepublic.com/green-tech/item/18446-carbon-efficient-eurostar/ |work= Silicon Republic |title= Carbon efficient Eurostar fleet going green |date=21 October 2010 |location =Dublin}}{{cite web | url=http://www.mobility.siemens.com/apps/references/index.cfm?z=1&do=app.detail&referenceID=1718&lID=1|title=High Speed Trainset Velaro Eurostar|publisher=Siemens|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723075500/https://www.mobility.siemens.com/apps/references/index.cfm?z=1&do=app.detail&referenceID=1718&lID=1|archive-date=July 23, 2015|url-status=dead}} On the British system they are classified as Class 374 units.
= Velaro TR (TCDD HT80000) =
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The Velaro TR is a Velaro D derived eight-car standard gauge high-speed train for the Turkish State Railways (TCDD). The eight cars, totalling a length of {{Convert|200|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, can accommodate 519 passengers and reach a top speed of {{convert|300|km/h||abbr=on|round=10}}.{{cite web|url=https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:0e1ccf29-d0bf-468e-a9c6-2722aea68261/datasheet-velaro-tr-e.pdf|title=Velaro Turkey: High-Speed Train for TCDD|publisher=Siemens Mobility|access-date=2020-04-16}}{{cite web|url=https://press.siemens.com/global/en/feature/velaro-turkey-high-speed-train|title=Velaro Turkey High-Speed Train|publisher=Siemens Mobility|access-date=2020-04-16}} 25 kV 50 Hz AC power the train with a total of 8 MW.
In 2013, TCDD concluded four contracts with Siemens for the acquisition of 19 units in total (one unit for the first, six for the second, ten for the third and two for the last contract){{cite web|url=https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-mobility-delivers-last-velaro-high-speed-trains-turkey|title = Siemens Mobility completes delivery of Velaro high-speed trains for Turkey|author=Siemens|website=Siemens Press|access-date=2023-05-14}} with a combined value of €685{{nbsp}}million. (Excluding the last two sets.) Furthermore, Siemens would provide 7 years of maintenance and cleaning for the first 7 sets, and also provide a simulator.{{cite web|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/high-speed/single-view/view/tcdd-orders-10-more-velaros.html|title = TCDD orders 10 more Velaros|author=DVV Media UK|website=Railway Gazette|access-date=2015-06-20}} For the remaining 12 sets Siemens would provide 3 years of maintenance and cleaning. The Velaros are to be deployed on the Turkish high-speed railway network. The first Siemens Velaro (the only Velaro D type train of TCDD, code numbered HT80001) entered service on 23 May 2015 between Ankara-Konya.{{cite web|url=http://www.tcdd.gov.tr/cok-yuksek-hizli-tren-setlerinin-ikincisi-geldi+h1362|title=Çok Yüksek Hızlı Tren Setlerinin İkincisi Geldi|publisher=TCDD|date=2016-02-17|access-date=2016-06-22|archive-date=5 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105121228/http://www.tcdd.gov.tr/cok-yuksek-hizli-tren-setlerinin-ikincisi-geldi+h1362|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://railturkeytr.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/tcddvelarobyjeff.jpg|title=TCDD's first Siemens Velaro train set at the Ankara Central Station|website=wordpress.com|access-date=21 June 2016|archive-date=13 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013125028/https://railturkeytr.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/tcddvelarobyjeff.jpg|url-status=dead}}{{cite web |title=TCDD advertisement with Siemens Velaro |url=http://www.tcdd.gov.tr/upload/Images/BannerImages/yolarkadas.jpg |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807065931/http://www.tcdd.gov.tr/upload/Images/BannerImages/yolarkadas.jpg |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |access-date=Nov 1, 2023 |website=tcdd.gov.tr}} The second Velaro of TCDD, which is the first Velaro TR type train, with the code number HT80101 (this type of train was involved an accident in Ankara) arrived in Ankara on 17 February 2016. The last Velaro TR arrived to Turkey in 2021.(HT80118)
Unlike the traditional white - red - dark blue color scheme used on the TCDD HT65000 high-speed trains, a white - turquoise - grey color scheme has been selected for the livery of TCDD's Velaro trains.
= Velaro Egypt =
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In May 2022 it was announced that Egyptian National Railways had ordered 41 Velaro eight-car sets, amongst other railway equipment, for a {{convert|2000|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} railway development.{{cite news |title=Siemens Mobility secures high-speed rail contract in Egypt |url=https://www.railway-technology.com/news/siemens-mobility-rail-contract/ |access-date=30 May 2022 |work=Railway Technology |date=30 May 2022}} In May 2024, the first of the "Velaro EGY" high speed trainsets was undergoing dynamic testing at the Wegberg-Wildenrath circuit in Germany ahead of delivery later the year.{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Velaro EGY high speed train for Egypt on test |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/high-speed/velaro-egy-high-speed-train-for-egypt-on-test/66564.article |archive-url= |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Railway Gazette International |language=en}}
= Velaro Novo =
The Velaro Novo is Siemens's concept for the next generation of high speed train, announced in June 2018. It would be lighter and more efficient than previous designs, with a top speed of {{convert|360|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}.{{Cite web|title=Velaro Novo|url=https://www.mobility.siemens.com/global/en/portfolio/rail/rolling-stock/high-speed-and-intercity-trains/velaro-novo.html|access-date=|website=Siemens Mobility Global|language=en}} The company claims to achieve these improvements via lightweight construction techniques and reduced aerodynamic drag by fully covered, inside bearing bogies. By 2024, no full trainset had yet been produced except for one prototype car that has been running as part of a Deutsche Bahn ICE-S test train since April 2018.{{cite web |title=Testing Of A Velaro Novo Car Continues |url=https://www.railvolution.net/news/testing-of-a-velaro-novo-car-continues |website=www.railvolution.net |access-date=10 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516204706/https://www.railvolution.net/news/testing-of-a-velaro-novo-car-continues |archive-date=16 May 2022 |date=2 December 2020}}
Siemens offers an American-built version of the Velaro Novo on the US market called the American Pioneer 220. In May 2024, Siemens announced that Brightline had selected them to produce ten seven-car trainsets for their Rancho Cucamonga–Las Vegas route (Brightline West) that is planned for completion in 2028 .{{cite web |title=Transforming American Rail: Siemens Mobility to Build America's First High-Speed Train for Brightline West |url=https://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/company/newsroom.html |website=Siemens |access-date=16 March 2024 |archive-date=16 March 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240316234911/https://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/company/newsroom.html |url-status=bot: unknown }}{{cite press release |publisher=Siemens Mobility |date=2024-05-01 |title=Brightline West Selects Siemens To Manufacture High Speed Rail Train Sets |url=https://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/company/newsroom/press-releases/brightline-west-selects-siemens-to-manufacture-high-speed-rail-train-sets.html |access-date=2024-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501193234/https://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/company/newsroom/press-releases/brightline-west-selects-siemens-to-manufacture-high-speed-rail-train-sets.html |archive-date=2024-05-01 |url-status=live}}
Siemens has broken ground on a new facility in Horseheads, New York to produce the trainsets for Brightline West.{{Cite web |date=2024-09-11 |title=First US high-speed rail production facility to set up shop in Horseheads, New York |url=https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/first-us-high-speed-rail-production-facility-to-set-up-shop-in-horseheads-new-york/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911182110/https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/first-us-high-speed-rail-production-facility-to-set-up-shop-in-horseheads-new-york/ |archive-date=2024-09-11 |access-date=2024-09-11 |website=Trains |language=en-US}}
Specifications
The Velaro platform has been customized for each variant according to operational needs:
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|+ Specifications of Velaro variants {{cite journal |last= Brockmeyer |first= Ansgar |author2=Gerdhard, Thomas |author3=Lübben, Edzard |author4=Reisner, Manfred |author5=Bayrhof, Monika |date= 6 June 2007 |title= High-speed trains: from power car to distributed traction |journal= European Railway Review |volume= 13 |issue= 3 |pages= 67–79 |issn= 1351-1599 |oclc= 225912293 }} ! !Velaro ES !Velaro CN !Velaro RUS !Velaro D !Velaro E320 !Velaro TR !Velaro MS !Velaro EGY |
| ! AVE Class 103
! CRH3 ! Sapsan ! DB Class 407{{cite web| url=http://www.siemens.com/press/pool/de/events/industry/mobility/2010-04-velaro-d/datasheet_siemens_velaro-d_en.pdf|title=High-Speed Trainset Velaro D (Class 407)|publisher=Siemens}} ! BR Class 374 ! TCDD HT80000 ! DB Class 408 !ENR Class 408 |
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| Operator
| Eurostar, |
| Date of initial order (service entry)
| 2001 (2007) | 2005 (2008) | 2006 (2009) | 2008 (2013) | 2010 (2015) | 2013 (2015) | 2019 (2022) |2022 (?) |
| Length
| {{Convert|200|m|ft|abbr=on}}, | {{Convert|200|m|ft|abbr=on}}, | {{Convert|250|m|ft|abbr=on}}, | {{Convert|200|m|ft|abbr=on}}, | {{Convert|390|m|ft|abbr=on}}, | {{Convert|200|m|ft|abbr=on}}, | {{Convert|200|m|ft|abbr=on}}, | |
| Weight
| 425 t | 447 t | 667 t | 454 t | | 454 t | 460 t | |
| Maximum speed
| {{convert|350|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}} | {{convert|380|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}}{{cite journal |title=夯实基础求发展中国轨道交通产业喜结硕果——"2009年世界轨道交通发展研究会年会"在京召开 |journal=世界轨道交通（World Railway） |year=2009 |issue=12}} | {{convert|350|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}} | {{Convert|320|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}} | {{Convert|320|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}} | {{Convert|320|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}} | {{Convert|320|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}} | |
| Power output
| {{convert|8800|kW|hp|abbr=on}} | {{convert|8800|kW|hp|abbr=on}}, | {{convert|8000|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} | {{convert|8000|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} | {{convert|16000|kW|hp|abbr=on}} | {{convert|8000|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}} | | |
| Tractive effort
| {{Convert|283|kN|abbr=on}} | {{Convert|300|kN|abbr=on}}, | {{Convert|328|kN|abbr=on}} | {{Convert|300|kN|abbr=on}} | | | | |
| Power systems
| {{25 kV 50 Hz}} | {{25 kV 50 Hz}} | 3 kV DC (EVS1", single-voltage), | {{25 kV 50 Hz}}, 15 kV, 16.7 Hz AC, 3 kV, 1.5 kV DC | {{25 kV 50 Hz}}, 15 kV, 16.7 Hz AC, 3 kV, 1.5 kV DC | {{25 kV 50 Hz}} | {{25 kV 50 Hz}}, 15 kV, 16.7 Hz AC, 3 kV, 1.5 kV DC | |
| Axle arrangement
| Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ | Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ | Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ | Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ | Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ | Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ | Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ |Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′ |
Livery illustrations
{{wide image|File:Deutsche Bahn Class 407 w-pantograph.png|3238px|Velaro D in Deutsche Bahn livery|alt=Illustration of a Velaro D set in Deutsche Bahn livery}}
{{wide image|Eurostar Class 374 e320 w-pantograph.png|6426px|Velaro E320 in Eurostar livery|alt=Illustration of a Velaro E320 set in Eurostar livery}}
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{Commons category|Siemens Velaro}}
- [http://www.siemens.com/press/pool/de/events/2012/infrastructure-cities/rail-systems/2012-12-velaro/background-velaro-worldwide-e.pdf Velaro Background]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20110811014713/http://www.mobility.siemens.com/en/data/pdf/ts_internet/ts_tr/velaro_a19100-v800-b796-x-7600.pdf Velaro Sell Sheet; archived]
- [http://www.mobility.siemens.com/mobility/global/SiteCollectionDocuments/en/rail-solutions/high-speed-and-intercity-trains/velaro/velaro-broschuere-en.pdf Updated Velaro Sell Sheet (2014)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803173348/http://www.mobility.siemens.com/mobility/global/SiteCollectionDocuments/en/rail-solutions/high-speed-and-intercity-trains/velaro/velaro-broschuere-en.pdf |date=3 August 2017 }}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20050617083938/http://references.transportation.siemens.com/refdb/link_download.jsp?file_name=Velaro_en_A19100-V800-B720-X-7600_1045994332.pdf&l=en Velaro E specification sheet; download, archived]
- [http://www.siemens.com/press/pool/de/materials/industry/imo/velaro_rus_en.pdf Siemens Velaro RUS Sell Sheet]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20111006080030/http://www.siemens.pl/upload/images/TS-Velaro%20CN.pdf Velaro CN Data Sheet; archived]
- [http://www.siemens.com/press/pool/de/events/industry/mobility/2010-04-velaro-d/fachartikel_zev-rail_siemens_velaro_en.pdf Velaro developmental history and technical details] Siemens Page
- [http://www.siemens.com/press/pool/de/events/industry/mobility/2010-04-velaro-d/datasheet_siemens_velaro-d_en.pdf Velaro D Technical details] Siemens Page
- [http://www.siemens.com/press/pool/de/materials/industry/imo/velaro_d_en.pdf More Velaro D Tech details (Includes TE curve graph)]
- [http://www.mobility.siemens.com/mobility/global/sitecollectiondocuments/en/rail-solutions/high-speed-and-intercity-trains/velaro/velaro-e320-en.pdf Velaro e320 technical specifications] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803172957/http://www.mobility.siemens.com/mobility/global/sitecollectiondocuments/en/rail-solutions/high-speed-and-intercity-trains/velaro/velaro-e320-en.pdf |date=3 August 2017 }}
- [http://www.kaemena360.com/360/VelaroTour/ Interactive 360° virtual tour of the Velaro E]
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