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On 12.01.2011, DB Fernverkehr published the news that they had ordered 27 Traxx locomotives with P160 AC2 configuration, to be used with 135 new double deck coaches. Together they will form 27 rakes of 5 coaches with a high level of comfort and service aboard. With this new concept, DB Fernverkehr aims on lines with not that many travelers.
The choice of rolling stock was remarkable. For some time the DB was already negotiating with the industry about the how and when of the next generation rolling stock for the classic intercity-network (project ICX). There train sets would be the ideal solution. Next to that, Bombardier also had a self-propelled double deck concept on the drawingbord since 2008.. but nothing of that.
For this concept, DB choose for proven concepts. DB Regio already had 47 similar locomotives (the 146.2 series) locomotives and loads of similar double stock coaches. Because of the maximum speed of the locomotives, these InterCity-trains will have a maximum speed of 160 kph. Delivery will start in 2013. – DB
background information
At that time, DB had massive quality problems and nearly no InterCity and ICE spare trains. This created an urgent need for more InterCity trains. They already had tendered a frame contract for a new EMUs for InterCity services (ICX), but negotiations with the preferred bidder, Siemens, was still without an outcome.
So to solve problems on the short term, DB found a creative solution. Bombardier rolling stock was ordered out of an existing frame contract for regional trains. This means that they didn't need to start a long tender procedure again. Next to that, both locomotives and coaches were of an already existing type, so services could start without a long trial procedure and period.
The interior of the coaches can easily be adapted to ICE level, the top speed is still 160 kph, instead of the normal InterCity speed of 200km/h. But at the press conferences DB Manager Ulrich Homburg said, that they'll try to homologate the trains for 185km/h. This value is chosen, because everything from 190km/h and above is rated as High Speed and has to meet the more complex EU rules of the TSI HS (High Speed) instead of the TSI CR (Conventional Rail). |
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2013
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2013-05-22
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[CZ] Portait of 146 551 and 554 in Velim
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update 2013|05|22
[CZ] Portait of 146 551 and 554 in Velim
 During the Traxx AC3 presentation last week in Velim, also the future DB 146 551 and 554 were portrayed. - CM
DB Transport 146.5
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2013-04-24
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[CZ] Triple Traxx in Velim (187 001 - 146 551 and 554)
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2013-04-13
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[CZ] 146 551 and 554 in Breclav
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update 2013|04|13
[CZ] 146 551 and 554 in Breclav
Most likely, these two new white machines will go to the Velim test circuit next week. BTW, the brand new 146 555 was first seen outside the factory in Kassel last week. - CK/MS
DB Transport 146.5
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2013-04-08
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[DE] 146 551 is out, early morning transport
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update 2013|04|08
[DE] 146 551 is out, early morning transport
Last week, we saw locomotive 146 551 for the first time outside the Kassel factory. Last Friday it arrived in Leipzig. This (early) morning it was still there. Today it continued its journey to Frankfurt a/M. - OW
DB Transport 146.5
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2013-03-22
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[DE] Traxx AC2 locomotive in IC Design on test run (official)
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update 2013|03|22
[DE] Traxx AC2 locomotive in IC Design on test run (official)
At the moment DB Regio is test running one of its class 146.2 time-proven Bombardier Traxx locomotives in the still unfamiliar design of DB Fernverkehr. It is one of five pre-series locomotives which are part of a contract about 27 locomotives to be used by DB AG with Bombardier double-deck coaches nationwide. The locomotives have been equipped with additional communication features necessary to provide the usual convenience of an ICE train in the loco-hauled double-deck coaches. The features provide, for example, WTB-based functions throughout the train like a new passenger information system.
At the moment the locomotive is being tested in combination with a driving trailer on DB’s
railroad network; the picture is showing it at Frankfurt rail station. - Bombardier
Railcolor: Along with this official information, we present you four nice images of the past days, showing unit 146 553 and its DB Regio driving trailer:
DB Transport 146.5
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2013-03-19
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[DE] DB 146 553 on trial with double deck driving trailer
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update 2013|03|19
[DE] DB 146 553 on trial with double deck driving trailer
This morning, first trials have started with the new DB Traxx locomotives for intercity services, in combination with a driving trailer. For these runs a DB Regio car is used, coming from Frankfurt.
The introduction of the new intercity trains was planned for December 2013, but is now officially postponed to 'medio' 2014. - DSO/MR
DB Transport 146.5
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2013-02-08
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[DE] Waiting for Wegberg
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update 2013|02|08
[DE] Waiting for Wegberg
Today, the all new 146 553 halted in Mönchengladbach Hauptbahnhof, waiting for transport to Wegberg-Wildenrath, together with 186 184. - WS
DB Transport 146.5
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2013-01-30
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[DE] Test run with DB Transport 146 553
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update 2013|01|30
[DE] Test run with DB Transport 146 553
 Today, the brand new DB 146 553 made a test run, together with 185 339 and 242. - CK
DB Transport 146.5
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2013-01-25
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[DE] 146 552 running with 185 339 / Traxx AC2 approval
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update 2013|01|25
[DE] 146 552 running with 185 339 / Traxx AC2 approval
In the past days, the IC colored 146 552 is performing trials with DB Schenker 185 339. The image shows the machine at track no. 200 heading towards Kassel, at Altenbeken. The intensity of trial runs made with new Traxx AC2 locomotives in Germany is remarkable, as hundreds of these machines are in everyday service already. But the Eisenbahn Bundesambt is more strict than ever. Raildox 185 409, LNVG 146 541 and 542, all are or have been subjected to longterm trial periods. Lease company MRCE did not want to wait any longer for its new 185 407 and 408 and decided to accept 185 407 and 408 without the envisaged homologation for Germany. They can only be used in Sweden and Denmark for now.
DB Transport 146.5
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2013-01-21
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[DE] DB 146 552: snow camouflage
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update 2013|01|21
[DE] DB 146 552: snow camouflage
So that is why the DB Fernverkehr TRAXXs are white.. - CK
DB Transport 146.5
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2012
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2012-11-14
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[DE] Testing is hot: 146 552 for the Deutsche Bahn
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update 2012|11|14
[DE] Testing is hot: 146 552 for the Deutsche Bahn
Testing is hot. Not only the PrimaII is running around Minden, here are some new images of 146 552. Its sister locomotive, 146 551, is still in Kassel by the way. - TW
DB Transport 146.5
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2012-10-30
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[DE] Test runs with Intercity-Traxx started
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update 2012|10|30
[DE] Test runs with Intercity-Traxx started
 First trials with locomotive 146 552-5 have started. Today the light grey machine ran between Minden and Haste. TW
DB Transport 146.5
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2012-09-16
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[DE] plans with double deck InterCity trains DB change
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update 2012|09|16
[DE] plans with double deck InterCity trains DB change
News from the locomotive drivers labor union in Germany (GDL). The Deutsche Bahn has decided to cancel the set up of a new subsidiary for operating its new double deck intercity trains. In the past time GDL has strongly opposed these plan. The job of the drivers of these trains would be too monotone, as their tasks would be restricted to these services only.
We have already seen the first shots of the white 146 551 and 552 locomotives for these InterCity trains, but the delivery of the coaches is delayed. Revenue service start in December 2013 will there be postponed until, at least, June 2014, GDL states. They say this gives DB sufficient time to integrate the new InterCity services into the organization of DB Fernverkehr.
If the name of the new subsidiary (DB Transport) will still be used, when it is part of DB Fernverkehr, is unclear.
DB Transport 146.5
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2012-09-07
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[DE] Kassel is preparing for the Innotrans
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update 2012|09|07
[DE] Kassel is preparing for the Innotrans
Yesterday was a good day for trainspotting at Kassel. When you drove along the factory area of Bombardier, many different interesting locomotives were visible.
First there was the light grey 146 552-5, one of the first units to be completed for DB Transport, to be used with new 'Intercity'-double deck trains. Next was 'Last Mile' 187 001, getting ready for the Innotrans as it has now special flexpanels for this fair. Also around was 245 003-9 for DB Regio, making its first test rounds.
Bombardier TRAXX AC3 LM prototypes
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2012-01-17
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[DE] Services of the future DB Fernverk.. no DB Transport Traxx locomotives
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update 2012|01|17
[DE] Services of the future DB Fernverk.. no DB Transport Traxx locomotives
Today, IRJ informs us on the DB restructuring its long distance services. The company introduces a new subsidiary, DB Transport, part of DB Regio. Maybe it's a trick to force local authorities to financially contribute to the operational costs of these lines.
However it tells which lines are amongst the future service domain of the 27 Traxx locomotives that DB still has on order; inter-city routes 35 (Cologne-Norddeich Mole), 55 (Cologne-Leipzig) and 56 (Norddeich Mole-Dresden).
DB Transport 146.5
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2011
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2011-01-13
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[DE] Traxx for InterCity services
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update 2011|01|13
[DE] Traxx for InterCity services
DB Fernverkehr has decided to order 27 Traxx locomotives with the P160 AC2 configuration, to be used with 135 new double deck coaches. Together they will form 27 rakes of 5 coaches with a high level of comfort and service aboard. With this new concept, DB Fernverkehr aims on lines with not that many travelers.
The choice of rolling stock is remarkable. For some time now the DB is negotiating with the industry about the how and when of the next generation rolling stock for the classic intercity-network (project ICX). There train sets would be the ideal solution. Next to that, Bombardier also has a self-propelled double deck concept on the drawingbord since 2008.. but nothing of that.
For this concept, DB chooses for proven concepts. DB Regio already has 47 similar locomotives (the 146.2 series) locomotives and loads of similar double stock coaches. However, because of the Traxx units, the top speed of the new rakes will be limited to 160 kph, not that much for genuine Intercity-services, but sufficient for this concept we think. Delivery will start in 2013. – DB
Edit: Bombardier is building two Twindexx coaches more than DB says it has ordered, we hope they will find a solution for this :)
DB Transport 146.5
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DB Transport 146.5: livery |
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DB Transport 146.5: select your locomotive |
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35028 |
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TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 551-7 |
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35029 |
2012 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 552-5 |
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35030 |
2012 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 553-3 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 554-1 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 555-8 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 556-6 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 557-4 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 558-2 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 559-0 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 560-8 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 561-6 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 562-4 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 563-2 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 564-0 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 565-7 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
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146 566-5 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 567-3 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 568-1 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 569-9 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
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146 570-7 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
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146 571-5 |
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TRAXX P160 AC2 |
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146 572-3 |
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2013 |
TRAXX P160 AC2 |
Bo'Bo'-el |
146 573-1 |
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TRAXX P160 AC2 |
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146 574-9 |
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TRAXX P160 AC2 |
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146 575-6 |
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TRAXX P160 AC2 |
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146 576-4 |
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TRAXX P160 AC2 |
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146 577-2 |
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