Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen The IC2 is a series of trainsets produced by AnsaldoBreda in Italy. A total of 23x units are manufactured, and these trainsets are part of the same series as the IC4. The first IC2 trainset, designated MP 5704, leaves the production facility in Pistoia in June 2010. The initial delivery to Denmark occurs in July 2011, although formal handover to DSB does not take place until the end of 2011, after which operational simulations begin.

The IC2 trainsets experience considerable delays in delivery, with original expectations set for 2004 - 2005. By October 2011, when the first trainset has yet to be handed over to DSB, an independent report recommends halting the IC2 program, although DSB claims that exiting the contract is not legally feasible. The delivery schedule is subsequently adjusted, with the completion of deliveries pushed to June 2013. Delays attributed to component shortages among AnsaldoBreda’s suppliers contribute to the setbacks.

The IC2 trainsets enter revenue service on November 12th, 2012, initially operating between Kolding and Vejle. In December 2012, two IC2 trainsets run coupled for the first time in regular operations. By this time, DSB and AnsaldoBreda agree on final deliveries, with the last trainset expected by the end of October 2013. Additionally, the IC2 units are utilized in regional traffic on West Funen starting in December 2013.

The IC2 shares technology and design similarities with the IC4, featuring two efficient V8 diesel engines from Iveco, providing a total output of 1120 kW. The trainsets are constructed from aluminum and utilize a shared bogie design for the coupled cars. The design collaboration involves DSB's design team and the Italian firm Pininfarina, emphasizing Nordic design traditions. The seating arrangement within the trains primarily consists of face-to-face configurations with an electronic reservation system and internet access. The toilets are proportioned to have one facility per 57 passengers, which is more advantageous than those in the IC3 and IC4. / Quellen: https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/IC2_(DSB)

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen An independent report commissioned by DSB in 2014 concludes that the IC2 is a poor investment but suggests further development.

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen By August 2016, DSB announces the immediate phasing out of all IC2 trainsets, together with five four-car IC4 sets, due to their failure to meet stability requirements necessary for operations.

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen In 2017, DSB announced it had sold three IC2s: 5714, 5718 and 5721.

The new owner, Astra Trans Carpatic from Romania, is interested in taking over 15x units in total if the initial 3x get certified. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2017/10/12/dk-dsb-ic2-is-a-second-life-in-romania-possible/

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen By the end of 2022, the allocation of these units is as follows:
- 7x IC2s in Astra Trans Caraptic’s existing fleet: 5702/6702, 5709/6709, 5712/6712, 5713/6713, 5714/6714, 5718/6718, and 5721/6721;
- 9x IC2s delivered in 2022 to Astra Trans Caraptic: 5704/6704, 5705/6705, 5707/6707, 5711/6711, 5716/6716, 5717/6717, 5719/6719, 5722/6722, and 5723/6723;
- 1x IC2, 5701/6701, is owned by Denmark’s Railway Museum;
- 1x IC2, 5708/6708, was transferred as a study object to the EUC Lillebælt vocational school in Fredericia in 2017 for fleet maintenance training;
- 5x IC2s got scrapped: 5703/6703, 5706/6706, 5710/6710, 5715/6715, and 5720/6720. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2022/09/09/dk-second-life-the-remaining-dsb-ic2-trains-arrive-in-romania/