http://railcolornews.com/2017/03/30/de-db-fernverkehr-to-receive-25-additional-ic2-trains-traxx-twindexx-vario/
https://goo.gl/YGS9YO
[DE] DB Fernverkehr orders 25 additional IC2 trains (TRAXX + TWINDEXX Vario)
Written by Railcolor Headquarters on 30.03.2017
Bombardier Transportation announced today that it has received a call-off from
Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) to provide 25 double-deck intercity trainsets for DB
Fernverkehr. The 5-car trainsets consist of 25 TRAXX locomotives and 124
(Railcolor: 125 are needed, but one comes from a previous order) Twindexx
Vario double-deck intercity cars. This order is based upon two framework
agreements signed with DB in 2008 (Twindexx) and 2013 (TRAXX). Delivery of
the 25 trainsets is scheduled to start in 2019.
DB Fernverkehr 147 551 and a IC2 driving trailer. Photo: Bombardier
“The signing of the contract for 25 new Intercity 2 trains is an important
milestone in our long-distance transport campaign, which will expand our
service by 25 percent by 2030. With the new vehicles, we offer our customers
a particularly comfortable and reliable travel in long-distance traffic,”
says Birgit Bohle, Chair of the Management Board of DB Long Distance.
“This order is a great achievement for our rail business and it also
signifies the continuation of our successful long-term cooperation with
Deutsche Bahn”, said Michael Fohrer, Managing Director of Bombardier
Transportation Germany. “We are pleased that DB relies on our modern and
proven double-deck trainsets to further expand its mobility services in
different regions.
Thanks to the single-car platform concept, these new Twindexx Vario cars are
fully compatible with previous models, which provides maximum flexibility in
operation.”
Passengers will benefit from greater comfort through ergonomic seats and
adjustable headrests, larger luggage spaces and stronger signals for mobile
phones. Equipped with the European Train Control System, ETCS BL3 – Level 2,
the trainsets will be homologated for cross border traffic in Germany and
Switzerland. An extended maintenance data transmission system will support in
optimizing service inspections. Each five-car trainset will be pulled by a
third-generation TRAXX AC3 locomotive fitted with sophisticated concepts to
maximize energy savings in operation.
We made a photoshop from a TRAXX AC3 locomotive in IC livery. Artist
impression by Railcolor Design
To date, the first batch of 27 five-car, long-distance, loco-hauled trainsets
is already in successful operation on several routes in Germany. Additional
17 trainsets will be delivered in summer 2018. An overview of the three
orders placed for DB Fernverkehr:
Order 1: DB 146 551-577 (TRAXX AC2) and 135 Twindexx Vario coaches, the
majority being in service now
Order 2: DB 147 551-??? (TRAXX AC3) and Twindexx Vario coaches, to be used on
the Gäubahn (Stuttgart–Zürich)
Order 3: TRAXX AC3 + 124 Twindexx Vario coaches
On the right, a TWINDEXX Vario driving trailer. These trains run for DB
Fernverkehr under brand name IC2. Photo: Deutsche Bahn