An ICE 3 high speed trainset coming from Basel in Switzerland is now running in southern Germany. In a few seconds, it will pass the small station of Müllheim.
New technology meets old construction! An ICE3 high speed train that entered commercial service in 2002 is emerging from the south portal of the Hartberg tunnel that has been built in 1848.
An ICE-3 coming from Switzerland will enter the Klotz tunnel (242 meters) in a few seconds. This portion of the line between Basel and Freiburg is very scenic.
A very dirty ICE-3 has brought me to Frankfurt, Germany from Paris, France.
An ICE-3 high speed train is approaching Haltingen on its way to Basel.
An ICE-3 train is passing the Haltingen shed on it's way to Basel. The plume that can be seen in the back in coming from the steam engine 41-048 which is getting prepared in the shed to haul a ste... (more)
The 1st class cabin. Each seat has a television. A personnel radio is also available, also in 2nd class. Above the door information is displayed (also in 2nd class). ETA's, connections, TV/Radio s... (more)
The International train linking Frankfurt (G) with Amsterdam (NL). Unfortunately I did not get on a modified "fast track". Therefore the train was limited to a "mere" 250 kph (+/- 160 mph).
The International train linking Frankfurt (G) with Amsterdam (NL). Great train, also check out the picture of the interior of the first class (pic 23712)! Makes a plane look cheap!