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This review is about Tfz (8017 -) 8031 - 8073.
Es wäre eine Beleidigung hier keine vollen 10 Punkte zu geben! Zumindest ab Tz8017 wird es aktuell kein besseres Fahrzeug auf den europäischen Schienen geben. Beim neuen Interieur hat man sich wirklich Mühe gegeben, sich von den bisherigen ICE-Baureihen komplett abzuheben, wodurch ein extrem wohnliches Gefühl entsteht. Ich wünschte, ich wäre bisher länger als nur eine Stunde damit gefahren. Die 408 mit neuem Interieur erkennt man bereits von außen an den mehrfarbigen Anzeigen an den Türen.
Comfort provided by BR408s is something that all of the railway companies should strive for.
I am aware that DB gets a lot of hate - some of it is valid, some of it is unnecessary. However, I will always defend DB (FV) for usually having really good "hard products" and BR408 is the best example of that.
ICE 3neos have everything a passenger needs - power outlets, great passenger information system, tables, a restaurant car, GREAT soundproofing and an extremely smooth ride. The floor is fully covered by a carpet for additional sound dampening in both classes. There is barely any differences in comfort when travelling at 100 or at 300kmh; it is always a joy to travel on BR408, even if it's delayed by 120 minutes.
While the seats in the first 17 (?) ICE3neo sets are just okay, the newer ones are absolutely amazing in both the 1st, as well as in the 2nd class. They offer a high level of privacy, amazing recline, great equipment (including various table configurations and separate cup holders in the 1st class!), nice fabric and most importantly, they are very well profiled. This all results in these seats providing absolutely outstanding comfort, beating all of the competition.
The lighting makes the interior very cosy and it is not overly bright.
ICE 3neos are usually rather cool (but not too cold), which I personally enjoy.
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