Overview

• The Velaro Novo reached 405 km/h during trials on the Erfurt–Leipzig/Halle high-speed line, setting a new route record.
• A measuring-equipped middle car towed by an ICE locomotive enabled precise performance monitoring at peak speeds.
• Philipp Nagl, head of DB InfraGo, said the runs yielded crucial data for planning future track maintenance and upgrades.
• Siemens used the high-speed runs to assess its new train platform’s technical capabilities under real-world conditions.
• No regular service date has been set, and Germany’s station spacing and aging tracks seldom allow sustained speeds above 300 km/h.