Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen Alstom has been awarded a contract worth over €800 million to supply 79x Intercity New Generation trains (49x five-piece and 30x eight-piece train sets) to Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). The trains, which can reach a maximum speed of 200 km/h, will be delivered starting in January 2020. They will operate on the national network along the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Breda line and the Den Haag-Eindhoven corridor. These will be registered:
five-piece trains: 3101 to 3149;
eight-piece trains: 3201 to 3230.

The new Intercity trains will incorporate the latest technologies, providing high riding quality for passengers and NS staff. They feature spacious and well-lit multi-purpose areas for reading, resting, accommodating wheelchairs, and storing bicycles, as well as dedicated restrooms for individuals with reduced mobility. The trains are equipped with Wi-Fi and LED lighting, facilitating efficient passenger flow, and include a dynamic real-time passenger information system. All coaches are fitted with security cameras to enhance passenger and crew safety. The trains meet the highest interoperability standards and will be equipped with ATB and ERTMS systems. They can operate on 25 kV AC (High-Speed Line) and 1.5 kV DC (main railway network).

The new Intercity trains for NS belong to Alstom's Coradia range of modular trains, which have a proven service track record of more than 16 years.

The trains are designed and developed in Saint-Ouen (France) and Salzgitter (Germany) by an international team of experts from six different nationalities. They will be manufactured at Alstom's facility in Katowice (Poland). Other European sites involved in the project include:
Charleroi (Belgium) for on-board signaling;
Ridderkerk (The Netherlands) for commissioning, warranty, support, training, and services;
Valenciennes (France) for interior fitting;
Reichshoffen (France) for the design of the driver's cabin;
Ornans (France) for the motors;
Tarbes (France) for the design of the traction inverters and manufacturing of power modules;
Villeurbanne (France) for embedded electronics and passenger information systems. / Quellen: https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2016/7/alstom-to-supply-79-intercity-trains-to-ns-in-the-netherlands

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen The Dutch Railways have decided to order two multi-system ICNG trainsets for the "Benelux" services connecting Amsterdam (NL) with Brussels (BE) that can operate on 3 kV DC and equipped with the Belgian TBL protection system. These will be registered 3301 and 3302.

In 2025, the rolling stock currently in use between Amsterdam and Brussels will be due for replacement. The operator for the international services after 2025 has not yet been determined. However, under the current operational contract, NS is obligated to ensure continuity at the end of the concession. This clause was added to the contract due to past instances where NS postponed investments in new trains until it was assured of securing the operational contract.

These units are ordered for the sole purpose of obtaining authorization for Belgium, enabling NS (or maybe another operator) a quick approval of the new ICNG based on the so called Declaration of Conformity as the type will be authorized already. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2017/03/08/nlbe-dutch-railways-order-two-intercity-trains-for-amsterdam-brussels/, https://railcolornews.com/2019/05/09/nl-expert-video-watch-icng-running-in-the-czech-republic/

Am 3. Oktober 2017 präsentierte NS ein maßstabsgetreues Modell des neuen Intercity-Zuges, das einen klaren Eindruck vom Erscheinungsbild des Zuges und den Merkmalen vermittelt, die Reisende im Jahr 2021 erwarten können.

NS erklärt: „Unser Reisender arbeitet, liest oder schaut nach draußen. Er oder sie möchte bequem sitzen, daher spielt der Sitzkomfort eine entscheidende Rolle. Deshalb sind die Reisenden über das Train Test Team in das Design eingebunden, das aus 25 Reisenden besteht, die die täglichen 1,2 Millionen NS Passagiere vertreten. Mehrere Sitze wurden vom Team getestet und bewertet. Das Train Test Team bewertete auch die Gestaltung und die Kunst in verschiedenen Passagierbereichen.”

 

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen On October 3rd, 2017, NS presented a 1:1 scale mockup of the new Intercity train, providing a clear impression of the train's appearance and the features travelers can expect in 2021.

NS states: “Our traveler is working, reading, or looking outside. He or she wants to sit comfortably, so seating comfort plays a crucial role. Therefore, travelers are involved in the design through the Train Test Team, which consists of 25 travelers representing the daily 1.2 million NS passengers. Several seats were tested and evaluated by the team. The Train Test Team also assessed the layout and artwork in various passenger spaces.”

/ Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2017/10/03/nl-icng-mock-up-revealed-dutch-railways-presents-its-new-intercity-for-2021/

Alstom und Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) präsentieren offiziell die neue Coradia Steam Produktionslinie in Katowice.



Die Montageanlage ist darauf ausgelegt, täglich einen Wagen zu produzieren. Auf einer Fläche von 6'500 Quadratmetern werden moderne Technologien und Prozesse integriert, die die Leistung verbessern und die Produktionszeit verkürzen. Die Einrichtung umfasst 20 Arbeitsstationen, die den kompletten Montageprozess von der Vorinstallation über die Verkabelung bis hin zur Innenausstattung erleichtern. Das Schweißen und die Montage der Wagenkästen, die Lackierung und die Endtests erfolgen in separaten Hallen.  

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen Alstom and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) officially present the new Coradia Steam production line in Katowice.



The fitting line is designed to produce one train car per day. Covering 6'500 square metres, it incorporates modern technologies and processes that enhance performance and reduce manufacturing time. The facility includes 20 workstations, facilitating the complete assembly process from pre-fitting to cabling and interior installation. The welding and erection of car bodies, painting, and final testing are conducted in separate halls. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2018/11/29/pl-alstom-ns-unveil-a-new-production-line-for-coradia-stream-trains-poland/

Der erste Coradia Stream EMU für die niederländischen Eisenbahnen (NS) verlässt die Alstom Fabrik in Kattowitz, Polen. Der EMU wird nach Deutschland, Österreich und in die Tschechische Republik transportiert, um statische und dynamische Tests durchzuführen.



Der erste Halt ist die Alstom Fabrik in Salzgitter, Deutschland, wo erste technische und statische Tests stattfinden. Dynamische Tests werden auf dem VUZ Velim Testkreis in der Tschechischen Republik durchgeführt. In Wien wird der Zug verschiedenen Wettertests unterzogen. Diese Testprogramme sollen etwa ein Jahr in Anspruch nehmen. Anschließend ist ein weiteres Jahr für die Genehmigungs- und Kompatibilitätstests in den Niederlanden vorgesehen.

Die ersten Einnahme-Services sollen weiterhin 2021 beginnen.  

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen The first Coradia Stream EMU for the Dutch railways (NS) departs from the Alstom factory in Katowice, Poland. The EMU will be transported to Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic for static and dynamic testing.



The first stop is Alstom’s factory in Salzgitter, Germany, where initial technical and static tests will occur. Dynamic testing will take place at the VUZ Velim test circuit in the Czech Republic. In Vienna, the train will undergo various weather tests. These testing programs are expected to take approximately one year to complete. Following this, an additional year is allocated for authorization and compatibility testing in the Netherlands.

The first revenue services are still scheduled to commence in 2021. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2019/05/04/nl-first-icng-for-the-dutch-railways-leaves-alstom-factory-in-katowice/

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen A second trainset leaves the factory.

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen The Dutch Railways (NS) publicly announces an additional order for 18x interoperable ICNG trains, designed for passenger services in the Netherlands and Belgium.

By 2025, these new trains will replace the loco-hauled rolling stock, consisting of Akiem/Macquarie Rail TRAXX locomotives and ICRmm coaches, on the route between Amsterdam and Brussels. The coaches will be scrapped, while the locomotives will be redeployed.

The new trains will be assigned numbers 3303 to 3320 and are expected to be operational in 2025. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2019/08/05/nl-dutch-railways-order-more-icng-trains-for-belgium/

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen On May 23rd, 2020, the first ICNG, numbered 3108, arrived in the Netherlands, followed by unit 3103 on June 3rd, 2020.

During the night of June 5th to 6th, 2020, both units conducted their first independent test drives in the Netherlands between Assen and Beilen.

Am 16. Oktober 2020 entgleiste ein Alstom Zug in Dreileben-Drackenstedt, gelegen zwischen Braunschweig und Magdeburg. Die Diesellokomotive 92 80 1214 006-9 D-ALS transportierte zwei noch nicht ausgelieferte ICNG Einheiten für die Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). Der Transport war auf dem Weg nach Blankenburg (Harz), wo sich ein 25 kV Spannungsabschnitt befindet.

Um etwa 11 Uhr hatte der Zug beim Erreichen von Dreileben-Drackenstedt von Bremsproblemen berichtet. Nachdem er ein rotes Signal überfahren hatte, wurde er von DB Netz über einen Sicherheitsschalter/Sicherheitsanschluss in einen Sicherheitsbumper/Sackgleis umgeleitet, um weitere Vorfälle zu verhindern. Der Zug überfuhr den Sicherheitsbumper und landete auf einem Feld; die Diesellokomotive machte einen halben Schraubensalto, wobei die Einheit Nummer 3105 entgleiste und auf der Diesellokomotive landete, während die zweite Einheit Nummer 3109 auf den Gleisen blieb.

Der Lokführer konnte die Lokomotive ohne schwere Verletzungen verlassen, und Berichten zufolge waren keine weiteren Personen an dem Unfall beteiligt. Der Vorfall führte zu stark beschädigten neuen Intercity-Zügen und einer zerstörten Diesellok. Schwere Kräne aus Leipzig trafen am folgenden Tag ein, um mit der Bergung der entgleisten Fahrzeuge zu beginnen.

 

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen On October 16th, 2020, an Alstom train derailed at Dreileben-Drackenstedt, located between Braunschweig and Magdeburg. The diesel locomotive 92 80 1214 006-9 D-ALS was transporting two not-yet-delivered ICNG units for Dutch Railways (NS). The transport was en route to Blankenburg (Harz), where there is a 25 kV voltage line section.

At approximately 11 AM, the train experienced reported braking problems upon reaching Dreileben-Drackenstedt. After running a red signal, it was redirected by DB Netz via a safety switch/catch point into a safety bumper/dead-end siding to prevent further incidents. The train overran the safety bumper and ended up in a field; the diesel locomotive performed a half somersault, with unit number 3105 derailing and landing on top of the diesel locomotive, while the second unit number 3109 remained on the track.

The train driver was able to exit the locomotive without severe injuries, and reportedly, no other individuals were involved in the accident. The incident resulted in heavily damaged new intercity trains and a destroyed diesel shunter. Heavy cranes from Leipzig arrived the following day to begin recovering the derailed vehicles.

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen On February 17th, 2021, the Dutch railways (NS) released a statement indicating that they would not introduce the timetable improvements planned for December 2022.

The primary reason for this delay is the late delivery of the new Alstom ICNG trains. These trains are currently undergoing testing, and NS expects to introduce the first units into regular service by the end of 2021. However, the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the production and delivery schedule, and NS anticipates that there will not be enough new units available by December 2022 to initiate services as planned. The following timeline outlines upcoming developments:
December 2021: The first ICNG trains will enter service on the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Breda route via the high-speed line, with a maximum speed of 160 km/h. The ICNG will replace TRAXX MS2e locomotives and loco-hauled stock.
2022: ICNG will begin replacing TRAXX+ coaches between The Hague and Eindhoven. Once this replacement is complete and the trains operate reliably, the commercial maximum speed will increase to 200 km/h.
2024: After ICNG has successfully replaced all TRAXX+ coach trains on the aforementioned services, NS will start introducing them on additional services.

The ICNG test program was also temporarily suspended following the train crash in Germany. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2021/02/19/nl-expert-icng-delivery-slowing-down-implications-for-new-train-services/

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen On June 7th, 2021, an ICNG EMU arrived in Belgium for the first time. Unit no. 3301 was taken to Brussels, where authorization testing will commence. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2021/06/11/be-expert-3301-it-is-icng-arrives-in-belgium/

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen Software issues cause further delays, and the introduction of these trains in 2021 is postponed.

An introduction in 2022 remains also uncertain at this point, as software adjustments are necessary, and NS pointed out that it is uncertain how much time is needed to update the software during times of Covid-19. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2021/07/01/nl-expert-further-delay-for-icng-trains-software-problems-and-covid-19/

Die Niederländischen Bahnen (NS) und Alstom präsentieren das Innere ihrer Züge.

Das Zuginnere ist in drei Zonen unterteilt: Treffen, Stille und Arbeiten. Jede Zone ist durch eine eigene Lichtfarbe gekennzeichnet: Orange für die soziale Treffenzone, Lila für die Stillezone und Blau für die Arbeitszone, die eine blau beleuchtete Decke hat.

Insgesamt ist das Innendesign neutral, mit hellen Seitenwänden, hellen Tischen und einem dunkelgrauen Boden. Das Design vermeidet kleine, skurrile Merkmale. Kunst wird auf den Glaswandteilern präsentiert, die subtile Klangmuster aufweisen, und im Badezimmermodul. Die Toiletten sind durch Vorhänge verborgen, und einmal drinnen können die Passagiere Szenen niederländischer Landschaften sehen, die sich mit den Jahreszeiten ändern.

 

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen The Dutch Railways (NS) and Alstom present the interior of their trains.

The train interior is divided into three zones: meeting, silence, and working. Each zone is characterized by a distinct lighting color: orange for the social meeting zone, purple for the silence zone, and blue for the working zone, which has a blue-lit ceiling.

Overall, the interior design is neutral, featuring light-colored side panels, light-colored tables, and a dark grey floor. The design avoids small quirky features. Art is displayed on the glass panel dividers, which feature subtle sound patterns, and in the bathroom module. The toilets are concealed by curtains, and once inside, passengers can view scenes of Dutch landscapes that change with the seasons.

NS berichtet, dass es die Regierung informiert hat, dass es nicht möglich sein wird, die ersten Züge vor Ende 2022 in Betrieb zu nehmen. Der letzte Plan sah vor, die Züge in den letzten Monaten des Jahres 2022 mit Fahrgästen zwischen Amsterdam und Breda zu testen. Dies wurde nun auf das 2. Quartal 2023 verschoben.

NS führt mehrere Gründe für die Verzögerung an, darunter neue Software, logistische Herausforderungen während der Produktion und Schweißprobleme, die im März 2022 festgestellt wurden.

Zusätzlich hat NS Bilder der Einheit 3303 veröffentlicht, die ein neues "Flow"-Lackierungsschema zeigt, das auf den für internationale Strecken verwendeten Zügen angewendet wird:

 

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen NS reports that it has informed the government that it will not be able to put the first sets into service before the end of 2022. The latest plan involved testing the trains with passengers between Amsterdam and Breda during the final months of 2022. This has now been postponed to Q2 2023.

NS cites several reasons for the delay, including new software, logistical challenges during production, and welding issues identified in March 2022.

Additionally, NS has released images of unit 3303 featuring a new "Flow" paint scheme that will be applied on the trainsets used on international routes:

/ Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2022/12/06/nl-ns-introduces-icng-flow-design-delivery-not-so-flow/

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen On December 30rd, 2022, the Dutch ‘Inspectie voor Leefomgeving en Transport’ (ILT) officially approved the new Alstom Coradia Stream / NS ICNG trains for commercial service. This approval marks an essential step in the lengthy process of introducing these new intercity trains. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2023/01/13/nl-dutch-ilt-approves-ns-icng-for-commercial-service/

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen The order changes as following:
49x five-car sets ICNG for the Netherlands 3101 - 3149 (same as before);
27x eight-car sets ICNG for the Netherlands 3201-3227 (down from 30x);
21x eight-car sets ICNG-B for the Netherlands and Belgium 3301 - 3321 (up from 20x);
2x eight-car sets ICNG-D (a new subtype) for the Netherlands and Germany with an additional option for 10x sets. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2023/12/18/nl-the-german-ns-icng-in-czechia/

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen The first series produced 5-car ICNG 3133 was transferred to the Netherlands by RailAdventure on February 12th, 2023.

This was followed by the arrival of the 8-car ICNG 3222 on March 11th, 2023. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2023/03/16/nl-first-series-production-ns-icngs-arrive-but-theyre-a-bit-different/

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen NS has commenced revenue service with the first two ‘Intercity Nieuwe Generatie’ EMUs. One five-car train and one eight-car train departed from Amsterdam in the early morning of April 19th, 2023. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2023/04/20/nl-19-04-2023-ns-icng-enters-revenue-service/

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen By December 2023, 15 units are reported to be in service out of a total of 37 units delivered. / Quellen: https://railwiki.nl/index.php/ICNG

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen Tests are conducted in Germany with the ICNG-D sets.

Meanwhile, the delivery of these units continues with significant delays and at a slow pace. NS reports that it has received the 30th of a total of 109x trains, despite the fact that over 90x units have already been manufactured. Due to various issues, including software problems and welding quality concerns, 34x units have yet to return to the factory. The manufacturer Alstom has established a separate production line in Poland to repair these trains.

To further enhance the performance of ICNG trains, NS collaborates with Alstom on the following points:
Unwarranted braking messages: Drivers may receive unwarranted braking messages before departure. A software upgrade was initiated this month to address this issue, with all trains expected to be updated by the end of August.
Interior sliding doors: Last year, NS reported potential malfunctions of the interior doors. Improvements have been made to reduce the frequency of these issues, and a new software update is being developed to resolve the problem.
Door rubbers: Rainwater can enter the driver’s cab if the door is not locked. To address this problem, the cab doors have been equipped with thicker rubbers.
Climate system: During pre-cooling or heating of the driver’s cab, the air conditioning system produces more noise than desired, and airflow may be uncomfortable. NS is attempting to contact the manufacturer to adjust the climate system settings. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2024/07/13/passenger-ns-orders-more-icng-specifically-for-services-to-germany/, https://railcolornews.com/2024/07/29/passenger-ns-intermediate-reports-30-icngs-on-the-tracks-the-state-of-play/

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen NS introduces the new ICNG-B EMUs as Eurocity Direct services from Lelystad via Almere and Amsterdam South to Brussels South Midi, featuring a top speed of 200 km/h. These trains connect Amsterdam and Brussels in only 2 hours and 8 minutes, which is 44 minutes faster than the current Intercity Brussel service operated by Traxx locomotives and ICRmh coaches.

At launch, it is estimated that 10x out of the 21x units on order will be available for this service. / Quellen: https://railcolornews.com/2024/10/16/passenger-this-december-you-get-a-choice-ns-and-nmbs-both-introduce-new-trains-connecting-brussels-and-the-netherlands/

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen By the end of 2024, 26 new units are reported to have entered regular service (bringing the total to 41 total units in service) and 27 new units are delivered (bringing the total of delivered units to 64). / Quellen: https://railwiki.nl/index.php/ICNG

Automatische Übersetzung. Originaltext in: EN - Original anzeigen In 2025, a total of 24 units entered service, increasing the total number of units in operation to 65. Concurrently, 15 new units were delivered, raising the overall count of delivered units to 79. Additionally, four previously delivered units that had faults were fixed.

As of this reporting period, all remaining units are anticipated to be delivered by the end of 2027. / Quellen: https://railwiki.nl/index.php/ICNG, https://www.martijnvanvulpen.nl/nieuws/meer-dan-de-helft-icng-treinstellen-in-dienst/