SIEMENS Velaro D High-Speed Train D (Class 407) Owner's Manual User Guide
Summary
Discover the Velaro D, a state-of-the-art multiple-unit high-speed trainset built for maximum reliability and comfort. This technical summary details its advanced structural design, including distributed traction and aerodynamic optimizations that boost energy efficiency and reduce wear across diverse rail networks. Designed for major European operators (including Germany and France), this interoperable system provides scalable 320 km/h transit solutions with flexible capability across multiple national standards.
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In December 2008, Deutsche Bahn
Technical data
awarded Siemens Mobility a contract for
Maximum speed 320 km/h
15 interoperable eight-car high-speed
trains. Train length 200 m Voltage system 15 / 25 k V AC and 1.5 / 3 k V DC
The Velaro® train for Germany (Class 407)
Traction power 8,000 k W
is based on the Velaro platform, which is
Brake systems Regenerative, eddy-current brake, pneumatic
currently the fastest operating high-speed
train in the world. High-speed trains of Number of axles 32 (16 driven)
this type are already operating reliably
Wheel arrangement Bo’Bo‘+2‘2‘+Bo’Bo‘+2‘2‘+2‘2‘+Bo’Bo‘+2‘2‘+Bo’Bo‘
in Spain and in China. The Velaro RUS
Number of bogies
version was successfully put into service
Axle load < 17 t
between Moscow and St. Petersburg in
December 2009. Number of cars per train Gauge 1,435 mm
The Velaro D, a version that is the result
Carbody, end car 25.7 m
of further development work, will be
Carbody, intermediate car 24.2 m
delivered to Deutsche Bahn in the third
quarter of 2011. The trains are scheduled Pantograph 2 x 3 k V DC / 2 x 15 k V AC 16.6 Hz /
to commence serving their new area of 2 x 25 k V AC 50 Hz
operations when the winter timetable Service entry 12 / 2011 starts. As multi-system trains, they can
Number of seats (total / 1st / 2nd / Bistro) 460 / 111 / 333 / 16
be used in Belgium, Germany, France – on the new high-speed Rhine-Rhône line among others – and in Switzerland. The Velaro D can be coupled to the ICE 3, thus enabling fl exible use of the vehicle in the German timetable as well.
High-Speed Trainset Velaro D (Class 407)
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Manual Details
| Brand | Siemens |
|---|---|
| Pages | 4 |
| File Size | 658.46 KB |
| Published | May 29, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the maximum speeds this train can achieve?
The Velaro D has a maximum speed of 320 km/h.
Which continents and systems can the Velaro D operate in?
It is multi-system, designed to serve areas like Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, and Switzerland.
How does its distributed traction system impact passenger comfort?
The unit distributes power underground, making the full train length available for passengers, offering 20% more room.
What components contribute to energy efficiency when braking?
It utilizes regenerative, eddy-current, and pneumatic brakes, which feed energy back into the supply system.