Tilting German Ice Train

In order to offer shorter journey times combined with tried-and-tested ICE comfort and convenience on such routes too, DB introduced the ICE with tilting technology (ICE T) on 30 May 1999. This system, which has been in successful operation in Italy for decades, means that the train tilts inwards by up to 8° when travelling through curves, in much the same way as a motor cyclist. This allows it to travel at 30% higher speed in curves. Needless to say, this does not in any way impair safety or comfort for the passengers.

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[al1500321]

ICE T haha very clever.

[teaser2233]

German trains Rocks...

i Love ICE!! its the best ride on earth!!

[KingOvDeWorld]

I've traveled much on ICE's but never experienced the "Tilt"

[nugrahadi]

from what episode is this footage from?

[SIMMER514]

ICE T

ICE TEA ..... SAME!!!!

[UraeusAnkhAmon]

Why can no one get this T stands for treibwagen NOT tilting.



[xTheDeathSaintx]

why dont they just set up curved tracks like a roller coster. that way theu can go a 100 miles on a bank and all u feel is the chair eating you alive

[FLAME4564]

very interesting concept.

I once read in the big book of train models that these Tilt class trains do use the most sophisticated suspension tilting system unlike any common train around todays 21st century world now form watching this i think this has just pointed out many other problems facing some of the less developed nations such as Huston Texas, Great Brittan and ofc here in Australia.

[megatwingo]

@adawilkes1

The German Transrapid maglev train is running for several years now in China.

[dumbshitaward]

@adawilkes1

No they don't. They wanted to build an Airport Express in Munich but the project was cancelled due to public protests. Up to 3.5 Billion € for a 35km track that doesn't get you any faster to the airport from most parts of the city just didn't seem that good a value...