Impressive performance
The Velaro E has four identical, independent traction units. This principle provides clear advantages in continuous
service:
• If one traction unit fails, it can be disabled without affecting the remaining units. This enables the train to safely reach its destination with 75 % of its maximum rated traction and braking power.
• Low-maintenance three-phase asynchronous motors with cage rotors
ensure high availability for productive service.
• To achieve the huge traction performance,the transformer rating has been increased by 10 % over the ICE 3 of DB AG.