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{{Short description|Family of high-speed electric multiple unit trains}}
{{Infobox locomotive <!-- Why not infobox train? A: Because it is a multiple unit which has its own traction equipment. -->
| name = Siemens Velaro
| image = ICE 407 717 Stuttgart Hbf Endwagen 2.JPG
| imagesize = 
| caption = [[Engineering:ICE 3|Velaro D]] in Stuttgart (Germany)
| powertype = 
| builder = [[Company:Siemens Mobility|Siemens Mobility]]
| multipleworking = Yes, with identical units
| coupling = Scharfenberg
| totalproduction = Velaro D: 17 <br />Velaro E: 26<br />Velaro RUS: 20<br /> CRH3C/CRH380B: 80 plus 180 ordered<br />Velaro e320: 17 (France, Belgium, the Netherlands, UK)<br>
Velaro TR: 19 (Turkey)
| operator = Deutsche Bahn<br />RENFE<br />China Railway<br />Russian Railways<br />Eurostar<br />Turkish State Railways
| uicclass = Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′<br />(Velaro E, CN, D, TR, 380B)<br />Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′<br />(Velaro RUS)<br />Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′ +2′2′+Bo′Bo′+2′2′+Bo′Bo′<br />(Velaro e320, 380BL)
| length = {{Convert|200|m|ftin|abbr=on}}/8 cars with up to 536 seats<ref name="european-review-2007-3-67">
  {{cite journal 
   |last= Brockmeyer
   |first= Ansgar |author2=Gerdhard, Thomas |author3=Lübben, Edzard |author4=Reisner, Manfred |author5=Bayrhof, Monika
   |date= 6 June 2007
   |title= High-speed trains: from power car to distributed traction
   |journal= European Railway Review
   |volume= 13
   |issue= 3
   |pages= 67–79
   |issn= 1351-1599
   |oclc= 225912293
  }}</ref><br />{{Convert|200|m|ft|abbr=on}}/8 cars with 601 seats (Velaro CN)<br />{{Convert|250|m|ftin|abbr=on}}/10 cars with 604 seats (Velaro RUS)<br>{{Convert|200|m|ftin|abbr=on}}/8 cars with 460 seats (Velaro D)<br>{{Convert|390|m|ftin|abbr=on}}/16 cars with more than 900 seats (Velaro e320)<br>
{{Convert|200|m|ftin|abbr=on}}/8 cars with 516 seats (Velaro TR)
| locoweight = {{Convert|425|t|lk=on|abbr=on}} (Velaro E)<br />{{Convert|447|t|abbr=on}} (Velaro CN)<br />{{Convert|667|t|abbr=on}} (Velaro RUS)<br />{{Convert|454|t|abbr=on}} (Velaro D, TR)
| electricsystem = {{25 kV 50 Hz}} <br />(Velaro E, CN, 380B, BL, TR)<br /> {{25 kV 50 Hz}}, [[Engineering:15 kV AC railway electrification|15 kV, 16.7 Hz AC]], 3 [[Volt|kV]], 1.5 [[Volt|kV]] [[Physics:Direct current|DC]] <br />(Velaro D, e320)<br /> 3 [[Volt|kV]] [[Physics:Direct current|DC]]<br />(Velaro RUS EVS 1) <br /> {{25 kV 50 Hz}}, 3 [[Volt|kV]] [[Physics:Direct current|DC]]<br />(Velaro RUS EVS 2)<br />[[Engineering:Overhead line|Overhead catenary]]
| powersupply = 
| collectionmethod = Pantograph
| maxspeed = {{ubl|class=nowrap|
 |'''CRH380B:'''
 |{{convert|380|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}}<ref name=worldrailway>{{cite journal | title=夯实基础求发展中国轨道交通产业喜结硕果——"2009年世界轨道交通发展研究会年会"在京召开 |journal=世界轨道交通（World Railway）|year=2009 |issue=12}}</ref>
 |'''Velaro Novo''' ('''2023/2024''')''':'''
 |{{convert|360|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}
 |'''Velaro Rus/Velaro E:'''
 |{{convert|350|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}}
 |'''e320, Velaro D, Velaro TR:'''
 |{{Convert|320|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}}
}}
| poweroutput = {{convert|8000|kW|hp|abbr=on|0}}<br /> (Velaro D, TR)<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.siemens.com/press/pool/de/events/industry/mobility/2010-04-velaro-d/datasheet_siemens_velaro-d_en.pdf|title=High-Speed Trainset Velaro D (Class 407)|publisher=[[Company:Siemens|Siemens]]}}</ref><br /> {{convert|8800|kW|hp|abbr=on}}<br /> (Velaro E, CRH3, CRH380B)<br /> {{convert|16000|kW|hp|abbr=on}}<br /> (Velaro e320)<br /> or {{Convert|550|kW|abbr=on}} per motor<br /> {{convert|18400|kW|hp|abbr=on}}<br /> (CRH380BL)<br /> or {{convert|575|kW|hp|abbr=on}} per motor<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.pressrelations.de/new/standard/result_main.cfm?r=360988&sid=&aktion=jour_pm&quelle=0&n_firmanr_=377&pfach=1&detail=1&sektor=pm&popup_vorschau=0|title=Erneuter Erfolg für die Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge von Siemens|language=de|publisher=Siemens AG|date=20 March 2009 }}</ref>
| tractiveeffort = {{Convert|283|kN|abbr=on}} (Velaro E)<br /> {{Convert|300|kN|abbr=on}} (CRH3, D)<br /> {{Convert|515|kN|abbr=on}} (CRH380BL)<ref>{{Cite web|title=CHINA High Speed Train The Key Technologyies and Maintenance System|url=http://www.apta.com/mc/hsr/previous/2011/presentations/Presentations/China-High-Speed-Train-The-Key-Technologyies-and-Maintenance-System.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123225059/http://www.apta.com/mc/hsr/previous/2011/presentations/Presentations/China-High-Speed-Train-The-Key-Technologyies-and-Maintenance-System.pdf|archive-date=2013-01-23|website=apta.com}}</ref><br />{{Convert|328|kN|abbr=on}} (Velaro RUS)
}}

'''Siemens Velaro''' is a family of high-speed [[Engineering:Electric multiple unit|electric multiple unit]] trains built by [[Company:Siemens|Siemens]] and used in Germany, Belgium, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain, China, Russia, and Turkey. The Velaro is based on the [[Engineering:ICE 3|ICE 3]]M/F high-speed trains manufactured by Siemens for Deutsche Bahn (DB). Deutsche Bahn were the first to order Siemens high-speed trains; it ordered 13 of these units in 1994, the Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) 4 units. The trains were delivered in 1999 for service and were labeled and marketed as the Velaro by their manufacturer, [[Company:Siemens|Siemens]].

Siemens developed its Siemens Velaro based on the ICE 3M/F. Spain's RENFE was the first to order Velaro trains, known as '''Velaro E''', for their AVE network. China ordered wider versions for the Beijing-Tianjin high-speed rail (China Railways CRH3) and Russia for the [[Place:Moscow|Moscow]]–Saint Petersburg and the Saint Petersburg–[[Place:Nizhny Novgorod|Nizhny Novgorod]] routes (Velaro RUS/Сапсан). Since December 2013, the latest generation, Velaro D has been running in its home country, {{wipe|Germany}}. An evolution of this version named Velaro Neo shall operate in Germany from December 2022.

In July 2006, a Siemens Velaro train-set (AVE S-103) reached {{Convert|403.7|km/h|abbr=on}}, which was the world record for railed and unmodified commercial service trainsets.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.siemens.com/press/en/pressrelease/?press=/en/pr_cc/2007/06_jun/tstr200706041_1452779.htm |title= First passengers travel on world record train Velaro |date=June 22, 2007 | publisher= Siemens Transportation Systems | location= Erlangen, Germany | access-date=2013-12-26}}</ref>

==Velaro E (AVE Class 103)==
The Velaro E is a version of the Velaro family used by RENFE for operations in Spain. In 2001, RENFE ordered sixteen Velaros<ref name="Moeller-Schlegel_2006">{{cite journal |last= Möller|first= Dietrich|author2=Schlegel, Christian |year= 2006|title= Velaro - Weiterentwicklung des ICE 3 für den Weltmarkt|trans-title=Velaro - Further Development of the ICE 3 for Worldwide Use|language= de|journal= Elektrische Bahnen|volume= 104|issue= 5|pages= 258–263|issn= 0013-5437|oclc= 2446655}}</ref> designated '''AVE Class 103'''. The order was later increased to a total of 26 trains. The trains serve the {{Convert|621|km|0|abbr=on}} [[Place:Barcelona|Barcelona]]–[[Place:Madrid|Madrid]] line at speeds up to {{Convert|310|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}} for a travel time of 2{{nbsp}}hours 30{{nbsp}}minutes.

The first units were delivered in July 2005 and completed their first test runs in January 2006.

On 15 July 2006, a train achieved a top speed of {{Convert|403.7|km/h|abbr=on}} between Guadalajara and Calatayud on the Madrid-Barcelona line. This is a Spanish record for railed vehicles. Until 3 December 2010 it was also a world record for unmodified commercial service trainsets, as the earlier [[Engineering:TGV|TGV]] (world record of {{Convert|574.8|km/h|disp=or|abbr=on}}) and ICE records were achieved with specially modified and shortened trainsets, and the [[Engineering:Shinkansen|Shinkansen]] ({{Convert|443|km/h|disp=or|abbr=on}}, 1996) record was for a test (non-commercial) trainset.

==Velaro CN (CRH3C)==
The Velaro CRH3C is a Chinese version of the Velaro. In November 2005, China ordered 60 trains<ref name="Moeller-Schlegel_2006"/> for the Beijing–Tianjin Intercity Railway. The eight-car trains are very similar to Spain's Velaro E, but {{Convert|300|mm|2|abbr=on}} wider to fit in almost 50% more seats in a 2 plus 3 layout. In the CRH3C version, a 200-metre-long Velaro train will seat 600 passengers.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/chinas-first-300-kmh-trainsets-are-taking-shape.html |title= China's first 300 km/h trainsets are taking shape |last= Brockmeyer |first= Ansgar |author2= Reuß, Ernst |author3= Wehrberger, Ralf |work= Railway Gazette International |location= London |date= 1 August 2007 |access-date= 2009-08-05 |archive-date= 15 June 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110615154625/http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/chinas-first-300-kmh-trainsets-are-taking-shape.html |url-status= dead }}</ref> These trains were manufactured jointly by Siemens in Germany and CNR Tangshan in China. The first Chinese-built CRH3C was unveiled on 11 April 2008.<ref>{{cite news |title= Tangshan rolls out its first 350 km/h train|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/tangshan-rolls-out-its-first-350-kmh-train.html |work=Railway Gazette International |location=London |date=11 April 2008 |access-date=2009-08-05}}</ref>

CRH3C reached a top speed of {{Convert|394.3|km/h|abbr=on}} during a test on the Beijing to Tianjin high-speed railway on 24 June 2008.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/velaro-sets-chinese-speed-record.html |title= Velaro sets Chinese speed record |work= Railway Gazette International |location =London |date=27 June 2008 |access-date= 2009-08-05}}</ref>

==Velaro RUS (RZD Sapsan)==
The Velaro RUS is part of the Velaro family built for Russia. On 19 May 2006, Siemens announced an order from Russian Railways for eight '''Velaro RUS''' high-speed trains including a 30-year service contract.<ref name="Moeller-Schlegel_2006"/> The contract is in total worth €600{{nbsp}}million. The trains, connecting [[Place:Moscow|Moscow]] with Saint Petersburg, and later also Saint Petersburg and [[Place:Nizhny Novgorod|Nizhny Novgorod]] (the service was temporarily discontinued from 1 June 2015 till 1 March 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mir24.tv/news/16282000/rzhd-zapustit-sapsan-peterburg-nizhnii-novgorod-s-ostanovkoi-v-moskve|script-title=ru:"РЖД запустит "Сапсан" Петербург-Нижний Новгород с остановкой в Москве|publisher=mir24.tv|date=12 December 2017|language=ru|access-date=8 February 2018}}</ref>) at a speed of up to {{convert|250|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}, are based on the ICE3 train standard but with bodies widened by {{convert|33|cm|0|abbr=on}} to {{convert|3.265|m|ftin|frac=8|abbr=on}} to take advantage of Russia's wide [[Engineering:Loading gauge|loading gauge]].<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/broad-gauge-velaro-fleet-relaunches-russias-high-speed-programme.html |title= Broad-gauge Velaro fleet relaunches Russia's high speed programme |last= Nazarov |first= Alexander |author2= Nazarov, Oleg |author3= Protze, Marion |work= Railway Gazette International |location= London |date= 1 November 2006 |access-date= 2009-08-05 |archive-date= 15 June 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110615160215/http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/broad-gauge-velaro-fleet-relaunches-russias-high-speed-programme.html |url-status= dead }}</ref> They are also built to the {{Track gauge|1520mm|lk=on}} Russian track gauge, unlike other Velaro EMUs, which are standard gauge.

Four of the trains are for both 3&nbsp;kV [[Engineering:Railway electrification system#Direct current|DC]] and {{nowrap|{{25 kV 50 Hz}}}} operation. The total length of each ten-car train is {{convert|250|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, carrying up to 600 passengers.

Development and construction were carried out at Erlangen and Krefeld in Germany. Single-voltage EVS1 (3&nbsp;kV DC) trains entered passenger service at the end of 2009 on the Moscow–St Petersburg route,<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/russian-high-speed-train-enters-service.html |title=Russian high speed train enters service |work= Railway Gazette International |location =London |access-date=2009-12-21 |date=21 December 2009}}</ref> and the dual-system EVS2 trains entered service on the Nizhniy Novgorod route in 2010.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/sapsan-reaches-nizhny-novgorod.html |title=Sapsan reaches Nizhny Novgorod |work=Railway Gazette International |location =London |date=2 August 2010}}</ref>

It set a record for the fastest train in Russia on 2 May 2009, travelling at {{convert|281|km/h|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/sapsan-claims-russian-rail-speed-record.html |title= Sapsan claims Russian rail speed record |work= Railway Gazette International |location =London |date=7 May 2009}}</ref> and on 7 May 2009, travelling at {{convert|290|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}}.<ref>Электропоезд ЭВС (Сапсан) at Wikipedia in Russian {{in lang|ru}}</ref>

On 19 December 2011 an order for an additional eight sets was signed in order to facilitate an increased number of services on existing lines and the expansion of new service elsewhere in the system.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/russian-railways-orders-eight-more-sapsan-trains.html|title=Russian Railways orders eight more Sapsan trains |date=20 December 2011|work=Railway Gazette International}}</ref>

==Velaro D (DB Class 407)==
The Velaro D is specifically designed for Deutsche Bahn international services from Germany. Designated DB's Class 407, it is designed to run at speeds up to {{convert|320|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}} and comply with Technical Specifications for Interoperability and enhanced crashworthiness requirements.<ref name="dbunveilsvelarod" /> There are fire-proof equipment rooms and fire doors between cars. Velaro D is designed to be quieter and more reliable than the ICE 3 (Class 403/406).

The train is also expected to use up to 20% less energy than previous versions of ICE. This is achieved in part by improved body styling. It does not have the ICE3's panorama lounges which allow passengers in the end coaches a view of the tracks over the driver's shoulder. The Class 407 has 460 seats: 111 in first class, 333 in second class and 16 in the bistro car. In total this is 37 more seats than the ICE 3, even though the seat pitch is unchanged. This is achieved by putting the traction equipment in compartments at either end of the train instead of hiding it behind panels the length of the train. Unlike all previous ICE versions, the passenger seating is all open-plan and there are no compartments.<ref name="MR201012p72">{{cite news |title=Class 407 -- the fourth generation ICE |author=Fender, Keith |work =Modern Railways |location =London |pages =72–73 |date=December 2010}}</ref>

The eight-coach Class 407 trains can couple up and work with their Class 403 and Class 406 predecessors. Eight of the 16 bogies per train are powered, and there are four independent sets of traction equipment per train: if two of them break down, the train can still run. For full international flexibility across Europe, it can function on any of four voltages. The fleet will be based in Frankfurt.<ref name="MR201012p72"/>

In December 2008 Deutsche Bahn signed a €500{{nbsp}}million order for 15 trainsets.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/10/next-ice3s-to-have-different-axle-dimensions/browse/1.html |title=Next ICE3s to have different axle dimensions |work=Railway Gazette International |location=London |date= 17 December 2008 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20110809061543/http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/next-ice3s-to-have-different-axle-dimensions/browse/1.html |archivedate=2011-08-09 |access-date= 2010-05-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite press release |url= http://w1.siemens.com/press/en/presspicture/2008/mobility/imo200812006-04.htm |title= Siemens receives order over 15 high-speed trains from Deutsche Bahn |publisher= Siemens |date= 17 December 2008 |access-date= 2008-12-27}} Reference Number: I MO 200812.006-04.</ref> The train's production stages were presented to the press in Krefeld on 28 April 2010,<ref>[http://www.siemens.com/press/en/events/industry/mobility/2010-04-velaro-d.php New supertrain for Germany: Siemens introduces the Velaro D] April 28, 2010</ref> and three completed cars were displayed by Siemens on 22 September 2010 at InnoTrans.<ref>[http://www.finanzen.net/nachricht/aktien/World-premiere-of-Velaro-D-at-Innotrans-2010-first-presentation-of-new-high-speed-train-for-Deutsche-Bahn-903631%20 World premiere of Velaro D at Innotrans 2010 – first presentation of new high-speed train for Deutsche Bahn] 22 September 2010</ref> In June 2011, Deutsche Bahn ordered an additional Velaro D set (increasing the total to 16) in order to replace an ICE3MF set damaged in an accident in August 2010.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/sb/irj0611/#/6 |title= DB and Siemens finally sign ICx contract |author= Smith, Kevin |work= International Railway Journal |location =Falmouth |date=June 2011 |page=4}}</ref>

Velaro D was meant to go into service starting December 2011<ref name="dbunveilsvelarod" /> on services from Frankfurt to southern France via the new LGV Rhin-Rhône, and subsequently within Germany and on other international services to France, Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands.<ref name="MR201012p72"/> Due to a series of delays in manufacturing and licensing no Velaro D trainsets were in service as of November 2012 and there was no schedule for their delivery. Only in December 2013 the first four trains delivered to DB were licensed for domestic operation as [[Engineering:Multiple unit|multiple unit]]s and started with passenger traffic. Four more trains were due to be delivered in spring 2014, whereas the remainder of eight trains shall be used for test runs in France and Belgium to gain type approval there.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.railwaygazette.com/eba-approves-velaro-d-high-speed-trains-for-domestic-operation/39031.article |title=EBA approves Velaro D high speed trains for domestic operation|work= Railway Gazette International |location =London |date=23 December 2013 }}</ref>

The specification of the Velaro D allows its access to the [[Engineering:Channel Tunnel|Channel Tunnel]],<ref name="dbunveilsvelarod">{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/10/db-unveils-next-generation-ice.html |title=DB unveils next-generation ICE |work= Railway Gazette International |location =London |date=29 April 2010 |access-date=2010-07-26}}</ref> enabling DB to use it on the services it plans to operate from London to Amsterdam and Frankfurt.<ref>{{cite news |title=DB unveils plans for London services |author=Fender, Keith |work=Modern Railways |location =London |pages=68–69 |date=December 2010}}</ref> Deutsche Bahn submitted safety documentation for the operation of Velaro D high speed trainsets through the Channel Tunnel to the Intergovernmental Commission in July 2011,<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/db-submits-channel-tunnel-ice-safety-case/archiv/2011/07.html |title=DB submits Channel Tunnel ICE safety case |work= Railway Gazette International |location =London |date=12 July 2011 |access-date=2012-07-12  |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104003900/http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/single-view/view/db-submits-channel-tunnel-ice-safety-case/archiv/2011/07.html |archivedate= 2012-11-04}}</ref> which in June 2013 granted a licence for passenger trains to DB.<ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.railjournal.com/index.php/europe/db-secures-channel-tunnel-access.html |title= DB secures Channel Tunnel access |author= Keith Barrow |website = International Railway Journal |date = June 14, 2013 |access-date=December 26, 2013}}</ref>

In 2012 and 2013, Siemens discussed with Deutsche Bahn the delivery of one more Velaro D set, free of charge, as compensation for the delivery and certification delays. This train was originally built for test purposes and features a different propulsion setup, utilizing permanent magnet AC synchronous motors as opposed to the traditional AC asynchronous motors. Siemens stated that this will allow a reduction in the number of propulsion units per train, while still maintaining train performance.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://dmm.travel/news/artikel/lesen/2012/01/siermens-soll-1-velaro-d-zum-nulltarif-liefern-41098/ |title= Siemens soll der DB einen Superzug schenken| work=dmm Mobilitätsmanager |publisher=Verlag für Mobilität |location = Kitzingen, Germany |date=14 June 2013 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20130926211017/http://dmm.travel/news/artikel/lesen/2012/01/siermens-soll-1-velaro-d-zum-nulltarif-liefern-41098/ |archivedate=2013-09-26 |access-date=December 26, 2013 |language=de }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://dmm.travel/news/artikel/lesen/2012/01/verschieben-sich-ice-nach-london-wegen-vergesslichkeit-40850/ |title=Verschieben sich ICE nach London wegen Vergesslichkeit? |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2012-01-17 |publisher=Verlag für Mobilität | location= Kitzingen, Germany |work=dmm Mobilitätsmanager |language=de |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20131104015857/http://dmm.travel/news/artikel/lesen/2012/01/verschieben-sich-ice-nach-london-wegen-vergesslichkeit-40850/ |archivedate=2013-11-04 |access-date=2013-12-26}}</ref>

==Velaro MS (DB class 408) ==
[[File:DBAG BR 408 004 at Köln Messe-Deutz, Pl 12 02.jpg|thumb|A DB Class 408 Velaro MS at Köln Messe/Deutz.]]
In 2019, Deutsche Bahn felt the need of further trains able to run at {{convert|300|km/h||abbr=on|round=10}} or more for national and international use. Siemens offered both its Velaro Novo, which was under development, and an evolution of the Velaro D, designed for operation at {{convert|320|km/h||abbr=on|round=10}} and equipped with [[Engineering:Multi-system (rail)|multi-system]] (MS) capability and hence labelled Velaro MS. Demanding a proven model Deutsche Bahn ordered 30 Velaro MS for delivery starting in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/deutsche-bahn-orders-320-km/h-velaro-derivatives/56963.article |title= Deutsche Bahn orders 320 km/h Velaro derivatives |date= 15 July 2020 |website=Railway Gazette |publisher= |access-date= 2022-02-01}}.</ref> 

The first of the trains called ''ICE 3neo'' by Deutsche Bahn and classed as 408 was completed in late 2021 and presented to the public in February 2022. At the same time the order was increased by 43 trainsets, with all 73 trains supposed to be in service by early 2029.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/db-orders-more-ice3neo-sets-as-first-unit-is-unveiled/60850.article |title= DB orders more ICE3neo sets as first unit is unveiled |date= 1 February 2022 |website=Railway Gazette |publisher= |access-date= 2022-02-01}}</ref> The first class 408 unit entered revenue service in December 2022. In May 2023 the order was increased by another 17 units, bringing the total number ordered to 90.

==Velaro e320 (Eurostar)==
[[File:2016-02 Eurostar trains.jpg|thumb|A Velaro e320 (left), referred to in the United Kingdom under TOPS as British Rail Class 374, alongside a Class 373 TGV TMST.]]
On 7 October 2010, it was reported that [[Engineering:Eurostar|Eurostar]] had selected Siemens as preferred bidder to supply ten Velaro e320<ref name=rgi320kmhtrains /> trainsets at a cost of €600{{nbsp}}million (and a total investment of more than £700{{nbsp}}million with the refurbishment of the existing fleet included)<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11491048 |work= BBC News |title= Eurostar unveils £700m train deal |date=7 October 2010}}</ref> to operate an expanded route network, including services from [[Place:London|London]] to Cologne and [[Place:Amsterdam|Amsterdam]].<ref name=rgi20101001>{{cite news |url= http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/eurostar-picks-velaro-to-expand-fleet.html |title=Eurostar picks Velaro to expand fleet |work= Railway Gazette International |location =London  |date=1 October 2010 |access-date=2010-10-02}}</ref> These would be sixteen-car, {{convert|400|m|ftin||adj=on}} long trainsets built to meet current Channel Tunnel regulations, and would not be the same as the Velaro D sets which Deutsche Bahn propose to operate services between Germany and London.<ref name=rgi20101001 /> The top speed will be {{Convert|320|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}} and they will have 894-950 seats, unlike the current Eurostar fleet manufactured by the French [[Company:Alstom|Alstom]], which has a top speed of {{Convert|300|km/h|abbr=on|round=10}} and a seating capacity of 750. Total traction power will be rated at {{convert|16|MW|hp PS|abbr=on|lk=on}}.<ref name=rgi320kmhtrains>{{cite web | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/nc/news/single-view/view/320-kmh-train-order-as-eurostar-sets-sights-on-expansion.html | title=320 km/h train order as Eurostar sets sights on expansion |work= Railway Gazette International |location =London |date=7 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url= http://www.siliconrepublic.com/green-tech/item/18446-carbon-efficient-eurostar/ |work= Silicon Republic |title= Carbon efficient Eurostar fleet going green |date=21 October 2010 |location =Dublin}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mobility.siemens.com/apps/references/index.cfm?z=1&do=app.detail&referenceID=1718&lID=1|title=High Speed Trainset Velaro Eurostar|publisher=[[Company:Siemens|Siemens]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723075500/https://www.mobility.siemens.com/apps/references/index.cfm?z=1&do=app.detail&referenceID=1718&lID=1|archive-date=July 23, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> On the British system they are classified as Class 374 units.

==Velaro TR (TCDD HT80000)==
{{Main|Engineering:TCDD HT80000}}
The Velaro TR is a Velaro D derived eight-car standard gauge high-speed train for the Turkish State Railways (TCDD). The eight cars, totalling a length of {{Convert|200|m|ftin|abbr=on}}, can accommodate 519 passengers and reach a top speed of {{convert|300|km/h||abbr=on|round=10}}.<ref name=VelaroTR>{{cite web|url=https://assets.new.siemens.com/siemens/assets/api/uuid:0e1ccf29-d0bf-468e-a9c6-2722aea68261/datasheet-velaro-tr-e.pdf|title=Velaro Turkey: High-Speed Train for TCDD|publisher=[[Company:Siemens Mobility|Siemens Mobility]]|access-date=2020-04-16}}</ref><ref name="SiemensVelaroTR">{{cite web|url=https://press.siemens.com/global/en/feature/velaro-turkey-high-speed-train|title=Velaro Turkey High-Speed Train|publisher=[[Company:Siemens Mobility|Siemens Mobility]]|access-date=2020-04-16}}</ref><ref name=TCDDsecondtrain/> 25 kV 50&nbsp;Hz AC power the train with a total of 8 MW.<ref name=VelaroTR/>

In 2013, TCDD concluded four contracts with [[Company:Siemens|Siemens]] for the acquisition of 19 units in total (one unit for the first, six for the second, ten for the third and two for the last contract)<ref name=SiemensPressTR>{{cite web|url=https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-mobility-delivers-last-velaro-high-speed-trains-turkey|title = Siemens Mobility completes delivery of Velaro high-speed trains for Turkey|author=Siemens|website=Siemens Press|access-date=2023-05-14}}</ref> with a combined value of €685{{nbsp}}million. (Excluding the last two sets.)<ref name=railwaygazetteVelaroTR/> Furthermore, Siemens would provide 7 years of maintenance and cleaning for the first 7 sets, and also provide a simulator.<ref name=VelaroTR/><ref name=railwaygazetteVelaroTR>{{cite web|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/high-speed/single-view/view/tcdd-orders-10-more-velaros.html|title = TCDD orders 10 more Velaros|author=DVV Media UK|website=Railway Gazette|access-date=2015-06-20}}</ref> For the remaining 12 sets Siemens would provide 3 years of maintenance and cleaning.<ref name=SiemensPressTR/> The Velaros are to be deployed on the Turkish high-speed railway network. The first Siemens Velaro (the only Velaro D type train of TCDD, code numbered HT80001) entered service on 23 May 2015 between Ankara-Konya.<ref name=TCDDsecondtrain>{{cite web|url=http://www.tcdd.gov.tr/cok-yuksek-hizli-tren-setlerinin-ikincisi-geldi+h1362|title=Çok Yüksek Hızlı Tren Setlerinin İkincisi Geldi|publisher=TCDD|date=2016-02-17|access-date=2016-06-22|archive-date=5 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170105121228/http://www.tcdd.gov.tr/cok-yuksek-hizli-tren-setlerinin-ikincisi-geldi+h1362|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=TCDDVelaro>{{cite web|url=https://railturkeytr.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/tcddvelarobyjeff.jpg|title=TCDD's first Siemens Velaro train set at the Ankara Central Station|website=wordpress.com|access-date=21 June 2016|archive-date=13 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161013125028/https://railturkeytr.files.wordpress.com/2016/04/tcddvelarobyjeff.jpg|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=TCDD advertisement with Siemens Velaro |url=http://www.tcdd.gov.tr/upload/Images/BannerImages/yolarkadas.jpg |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807065931/http://www.tcdd.gov.tr/upload/Images/BannerImages/yolarkadas.jpg |archive-date=August 7, 2020 |access-date=Nov 1, 2023 |website=tcdd.gov.tr}}</ref> The second Velaro of TCDD, which is the first Velaro TR type train, with the code number HT80101 (this type of train was involved an accident in [[Place:Ankara|Ankara]]) arrived in Ankara on 17 February 2016.<ref name=TCDDsecondtrain/> The last Velaro TR arrived to Turkey in 2021.(HT80118)<ref name=SiemensPressTR/>

Unlike the traditional ''white - red - dark blue'' color scheme used on the [[Engineering:TCDD HT65000|TCDD HT65000]] high-speed trains, a ''white - [[Turquoise (color)|turquoise]] - [[Grey|grey]]'' color scheme has been selected for the [[Engineering:Livery|livery]] of TCDD's Velaro trains.<ref name=TCDDVelaro/>

== Velaro Egypt ==
In May 2022 it was announced that Egyptian National Railways had ordered 41 Velaro eight-car sets, amongst other railway equipment, for a {{convert|2000|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} railway development.<ref name="2022-05-30-rt">{{cite news |title=Siemens Mobility secures high-speed rail contract in Egypt |url=https://www.railway-technology.com/news/siemens-mobility-rail-contract/ |access-date=30 May 2022 |work=Railway Technology |date=30 May 2022}}</ref>

== Velaro Novo ==
The Velaro Novo is Siemens's concept for the next generation of high speed train.<ref name=velaronovo>{{cite web|url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/high-speed/single-view/view/siemens-reveals-velaro-novo-360-kmh-train-concept.html|title =Siemens reveals Velaro Novo 360 km/h train concept|website=Railway Gazette International|date=2018-06-13}}</ref> It was announced in June 2018, and the first sets could be in service in 2023. Velaro Novo would be lighter and more efficient than previous designs, with a top speed of {{convert|360|km/h|abbr=on|round=5}}.<ref name=velaronovo /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Velaro Novo|url=https://www.mobility.siemens.com/global/en/portfolio/rail/rolling-stock/high-speed-and-intercity-trains/velaro-novo.html|access-date=|website=Siemens Mobility Global|language=en}}</ref>

=== American Pioneer 220 ===
Siemens has branded the Velaro Novo for the {{wipe|United States of America}} as the American Pioneer 220.

Their marketing materials focus on the improvements the trainset would provide over existing trains in North America. They highlight its ability to scale the steep slopes required for the Brightline West route between Los Angeles, CA and Las Vegas, NV and a unique "party car".<ref name=siemens_americanpioneer>{{cite web|url=https://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/portfolio/rail/rolling-stock/high-speed-and-intercity-trains/american-pioneer-220.html|title=The American Pioneer 220: High Speed Rail for the U.S.|website=Siemens Mobility Global}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<gallery widths=150 heights=150 class=center>
File:RENFE Class 103 Vinaixa.jpg|A Spanish Series 103 train, Velaro E
File:京津城际C2226.jpg|Velaro CRH3C in China
File:CRH3.JPG|A Chinese CRH3C unit
File:ЭВС1-15, Колпино - Саблино.jpg|Siemens Velaro RUS EVS2
File:SiemensVelaroD-InnoTrans2010.jpg|Siemens Velaro D at InnoTrans 2010, after handover of first train to DB.
File:Eurostar Class 374 on HS1.jpg|Eurostar 320 (Class 374) near Sellindge, Kent, England.
File:YHT train at Ankara railway station.jpg|A Turkish [[Engineering:TCDD HT80000|HT80000]] at the ATG terminal in Ankara
File:InnoTrans 2016 - TCDD HT 80000 - Siemens Velaro TR (2).jpg|A Turkish HT80000 unit seen here at InnoTrans 2016
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[Engineering:Bombardier Zefiro|Bombardier Zefiro]]
* Alstom AGV
* [[Engineering:CAF Oaris|CAF Oaris]]
* [[Engineering:List of high-speed trains|List of high-speed trains]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.siemens.com/press/pool/de/events/2012/infrastructure-cities/rail-systems/2012-12-velaro/background-velaro-worldwide-e.pdf Velaro Background]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110811014713/http://www.mobility.siemens.com/en/data/pdf/ts_internet/ts_tr/velaro_a19100-v800-b796-x-7600.pdf Velaro Sell Sheet; archived]
* [http://www.mobility.siemens.com/mobility/global/SiteCollectionDocuments/en/rail-solutions/high-speed-and-intercity-trains/velaro/velaro-broschuere-en.pdf Updated Velaro Sell Sheet (2014)]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050617083938/http://references.transportation.siemens.com/refdb/link_download.jsp?file_name=Velaro_en_A19100-V800-B720-X-7600_1045994332.pdf&l=en Velaro E specification sheet; download, archived]
* [http://www.siemens.com/press/pool/de/materials/industry/imo/velaro_rus_en.pdf Siemens Velaro RUS Sell Sheet]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20111006080030/http://www.siemens.pl/upload/images/TS-Velaro%20CN.pdf Velaro CN Data Sheet; archived]
* [http://www.siemens.com/press/pool/de/events/industry/mobility/2010-04-velaro-d/fachartikel_zev-rail_siemens_velaro_en.pdf Velaro developmental history and technical details] Siemens Page
* [http://www.siemens.com/press/pool/de/events/industry/mobility/2010-04-velaro-d/datasheet_siemens_velaro-d_en.pdf Velaro D Technical details] Siemens Page
* [http://www.siemens.com/press/pool/de/materials/industry/imo/velaro_d_en.pdf More Velaro D Tech details (Includes TE curve graph)]
* [http://www.mobility.siemens.com/mobility/global/sitecollectiondocuments/en/rail-solutions/high-speed-and-intercity-trains/velaro/velaro-e320-en.pdf Velaro e320 technical specifications] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803172957/http://www.mobility.siemens.com/mobility/global/sitecollectiondocuments/en/rail-solutions/high-speed-and-intercity-trains/velaro/velaro-e320-en.pdf |date=3 August 2017 }}
* [http://www.kaemena360.com/360/VelaroTour/ Interactive 360° virtual tour of the Velaro E] 

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