Test running to start on Ulm – Wendlingen high speed line

de Filstalbruecke (Photo Arnim Kilgus)

GERMANY: On January 31 Deutsche Bahn will switch on the 15 kV 16∙7 Hz traction power supply over the full length of the 59∙6 km Ulm – Wendlingen Neubaustrecke. This will pave the way for commissioning trials that will culminate with test runs at up to 275 km/h.

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