More seats, more comfort and less delays: All the wanted to reach the train with the ICE 4. But now they will decline the manufacturers for the time being, no more trains: defective welding were discovered seams.
participate in The Deutsche Bahn, because of manufacturing errors for the time being, no further ICE-of 4 trains per day travelling from manufacturers and more. As the manufacturer, Siemens announced jointly with the subcontractor to Bombardier, it was found that “isolated cases of weld joints on the ICE 4-car cases were not executed as prescribed”. The be but is not safety-relevant.
Also stressed the railroad, that the safety of the trains was unaffected: “All ICE-4-goods and vehicles are safe at all times.” The number of affected trains, the manufacturer wanted to make. The “mirror” reported from the affected 15 vehicles, which are already in operation, and now because of the repair about months were. Siemens said: “There is no impact on these existing trains are currently in.”
Six billion euros, the railway invested in the ICE 4 – the largest order in its history.
order over six billion Euro.
The railway, the manufacturer invited the car in under warranty to repair. As Siemens reported, the company, together with the Federal railway office to find a solution. The repairs should go quickly, because they relate to the completion of the construction work equipped trains.
For the web, the Problem is serious – it is the largest order in its history. The total volume includes six billion euros up to the year 2023, more than 100 trains will be delivered. So far, a total of 25 ICE 4 according to information provided by the railway in operation.
