The DSB Class ES is an
electric multiple unit
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to be used by the
Danish State Railways
DSB, an abbreviation of ''Danske Statsbaner'' (, ''Danish State Railways''), is the largest Danish train operating company. It's also the largest train operating company in Scandinavia. While DSB is responsible for passenger train operation on ...
(DSB). The trains go by the name ''IC5'' and are constructed by Alstom in Poland and Germany.
Overview
History
On April 12, 2021, DSB announced that it would be acquiring 100 trains from
Alstom
Alstom SA () is a French multinational rolling stock manufacturer which operates worldwide in rail transport markets. It is active in the fields of passenger transportation, signaling, and locomotives, producing high-speed, suburban, regional ...
. The investment was worth 2.6 billion euros. In April 2022 the name of the train was revealed as ''IC5''. A month later in May 2022 the entry into service for the trains was delayed from December 2024 to mid 2025. On May 11, 2023, a mockup was revealed in Copenhagen. In November 2023 a second delay was announced, pushing back the entry into service all the way to 2027. Alstom and DSB received the
Red Dot Design Award
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for the design of the IC5 on June 21, 2024.
The first unit began testing at the Velim facility on September 1st, 2024.
Design
The IC5 uses a different bodyshell compared to the other Coradia Stream units such as NS'
ICNG and Trentalia's
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trains. It is the 3rd cab design used for the Coradia Stream.
Livery design
The livery is similar to that of DSB's other trains. It uses a completely red bodyshell, with the end cars using a black mask-like design. To comply with TSI regulations the doors on the outside are grey and they are red on the outside.
Features
The seats in the interior feature individual power outlets, coat hangers, armrests, and reclining tables.
A catering area is also present in the interior. It includes vending machines and is accessible to all passengers. Adjacent to the catering area is a wheelchair space which can accommodate 2 wheelchairs as well as a toilet.
References
{{Rolling stock of Denmark
Multiple units of Denmark
DSB multiple units
Alstom multiple units