An ICE test train reached 405.0 km/h on the Erfurt–Leipzig/Halle high-speed line.
The result confirms the line's infrastructure capacity after a decade in operation.
Test runs gathered data on acoustics, aerodynamics, and train-track interactions for future development and maintenance.
The new Siemens Velaro Novo train offers 30% energy savings and 10% more seating capacity with flexible configurations.
Standard ICE services operate at up to 300 km/h on Germany's dedicated high-speed routes.
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