Die Deutsche Bahn and Siemens have tested a new high-speed train from the Munich-based train manufacturer on the route between Erfurt and Leipzig/Halle. The so-called Velaro Novo reached speeds of around 405 kilometers per hour, as announced by Deutsche Bahn. This was a record for this route, said a railroad spokeswoman. A middle carriage of the new train platform equipped with measurement technology was used for the test. It was pulled by an ICE traction unit, which can reach these high speeds.
"The test runs provide us with important insights for the refurbishment and maintenance of high-speed lines and the technical development of high-speed trains, which also benefits passengers," said Philipp Nagl, head of the rail infrastructure subsidiary DB InfragGo. For Siemens, on the other hand, it is also an important test of the new train technology.
