Intercity (Deutsche Bahn)
Locomotive-hauled long-distance passenger rail service in Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Intercity (IC) is the second-highest train classification in Germany, after the Intercity Express (ICE). Intercity services are locomotive-hauled express trains, usually over long-distances. There are Intercity routes throughout Germany and routes generally operate every other hour, with multiple routes giving a more frequent service on core routes. Intercity services are operated by the DB Fernverkehr division of Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway.
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Locale | Germany |
Dates of operation | 1971–present |
Predecessor | F-Zug |
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Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
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Website | bahn.com |
The Intercity name was introduced in Germany in 1971, replacing the F-Zug category, and was the top category of train in Germany until the introduction of the high-speed ICE services in the early 1990s. With the proliferation of ICE services, the role of IC trains has diminished slightly. Nonetheless, Intercity trains still offer a very high standard of speed and comfort – all routes offer first class coaches, and most include catering – usually a Bistro Cafe car, but some services include a restaurant car. A number of Intercity services serve destinations outside Germany; most under the EuroCity brand.