ICE S

ICE-S
Type and origin
Power typeelectric
BuilderSiemens, DWA, AEG, Adtranz
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICoriginal composition:
BoBov+BoBo+22+BoBo+BoBo

current composition:

BoBo+22v+BoBo
Loco weight325 t (320 long tons; 358 short tons)
Performance figures
Maximum speed330 km/h (205 mph)
Power outputpowerheads: 2×4,800 kW (6,400 hp)
powered carriages: 2×2,000 kW (2,700 hp)
Career
Delivered1996

ICE S is Deutsche Bahn's train for high-speed tests. The letter "S" abbreviates the German expression Schnellfahrt, which translates into high speed run. The train replaced the InterCityExperimental (ICE V).