German ICE test train runs on unused track in Berlin

The DB TrainLab runs as a 'tram' along the Dahlemer Weg

The Deutsche Bahn ‘TrainLab’ ICE train drove on the short Goerzbahn track in Berlin last week to find out whether the route is permanently suitable for test drives. With the ICE, new technologies such as obstacle detection, automated braking and alternative fuels are tested. 

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Author: Esther Geerts

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