Velaro, the third generation of our high-speed multiple unit trains, was designed right from the start with sustainability in mind. This platform not only ensures purely optimal energy usage and meets the specified performance requirement, it also features ecologically optimized systems and components.

Its converted energy consumption is equal to only 2 liters of gasoline per occupied seat over 100 km at 50% passenger load, but that is only one aspect among many. Take the floors, for example, we use wood from sustainable forestry instead of composite materials. The air-conditioning systems run on environmentally friendly, non-ozone-damaging coolants. We have found an environment-friendly alternative to mineral oil for cooling the transformer on the Velaro E, for instance, and generally do not use materials, tools and substances that pose a risk to human health and the environment.

This train will convince you in every respect: over 160 trainsets sold, a considerably lower environmental impact during production, operation and later during recycling. And, of course, an unforgettable ride for up to 604 passengers at a speed of 350 km/h.