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ICE 4
The ICE 4 is a class of high-speed train operated by Deutsche Bahn, entering scheduled service in December 2017. Manufactured by Siemens Mobility, it uses distributed traction across multiple powered bogies rather than concentrated power cars. The trainsets are configurable in various lengths—typica...
apps Top ICE 4 Alternatives
The top alternative to ICE 4 in 2026 is Shinkansen Series 0 with a score of 9.6/10, followed by Shinkansen Series N700 (9.5) and Shinkansen Series E5 (9.5).
Shinkansen Series 0
The Shinkansen Series 0 was the first generation of high-speed trains deployed on the Japanese Tokaido Shinkansen line w...
Shinkansen Series N700
The Shinkansen N700 is a Japanese high-speed electric multiple unit developed for the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen servi...
Shinkansen Series E5
The Shinkansen E5 is a Japanese high-speed electric multiple unit operated by East Japan Railway Company on the Tohoku S...
DB Class 103
The DB Class 103 is a German electric locomotive designed for high-speed passenger service. Notable for its advanced tra...
TGV POS
The TGV POS is a French high-speed electric trainset developed by Alstom for SNCF. The name refers to the original Paris...
Shinkansen N700S
The Shinkansen N700S is a high-speed electric multiple unit trainset operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Centr...
Shinkansen E5 (Hayabusa)
The Shinkansen E5 series is a Japanese high-speed electric trainset operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) on...
ICE 3 Class 403
The ICE 3 Class 403 is a German high-speed electric multiple unit used by Deutsche Bahn for passenger service. It entere...
Eurostar e320 Velaro
The Eurostar e320 Velaro is a high-speed electric locomotive designed for operation on the Channel Tunnel route. Manufac...
TGV Duplex
The TGV Duplex is a French high-speed electric multiple unit trainset operated by SNCF and manufactured by Alstom. Intro...
TGV POS (Alstom Astride)
The TGV POS is a class of high-speed electric multiple units operated by SNCF and manufactured by Alstom. Introduced in...
Shinkansen Series 500
The Shinkansen Series 500 is a Japanese high-speed electric multiple unit (EMU) trainset introduced by West Japan Railwa...
TGV Atlantique
The TGV Atlantique (TGV-A) is a class of high-speed electric multiple unit trainsets operated by France's national railw...
ICE 3 (Siemens Velaro D)
The ICE 3 is a family of high-speed electric multiple units operated by Deutsche Bahn, with the initial Class 403 and 40...
ICE 1
ICE 1 is the inaugural class of high-speed InterCity-Express trains operated by Deutsche Bahn, introduced into regular s...
Renfe AVE S-103 (Siemens Velaro E)
The Renfe AVE S-103 is a high-speed electric multiple unit operated by Spain's national railway Renfe on AVE services. I...
Eurostar e320 (Siemens Velaro)
The Eurostar e320 is a high-speed passenger train based on the Siemens Velaro platform, introduced into service in 2015....
CRH3 (Velaro CN)
Introduced in 2008, the CRH3 is a Chinese high-speed electric multiple unit derived from the Siemens Velaro platform. It...
ICE 2
The ICE 2 is a German high-speed electric trainset operated by Deutsche Bahn, introduced into service in 1996 as a devel...
Sapsan (Siemens Velaro RUS)
The Sapsan is a high-speed train operated by Russian Railways (RZD) on the Moscow–Saint Petersburg route, based on the S...
summarize Quick Comparison Summary
| Alternative | Score | vs ICE 4 | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.6 Brilliant | +1.3 | Compare | |
| 9.5 Brilliant | +1.2 | Compare | |
| 9.5 Brilliant | +1.2 | Compare | |
| 9.2 Excellent | +0.9 | Compare | |
| 9.2 Excellent | +0.9 | Compare | |
| 9.1 Excellent | +0.8 | Compare | |
| 9.1 Excellent | +0.8 | Compare | |
| 9.1 Excellent | +0.8 | Compare | |
| 9.0 Excellent | +0.7 | Compare | |
| 9.0 Excellent | +0.7 | Compare |
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