At the end of July, Deutsche Bahn (DB) presented a real-size model of an urban train of the future, setting new standards for rail transport in metropolitan regions. With the so-called IdeenzugCity, DB is once again demonstrating innovative solutions with which purchasers and rail operators in local transport can further significantly increase quality and capacity on climate-friendly rail. The IdeenzugCity makes travel even more reliable, comfortable and flexible for commuters and day trippers on regional and suburban rail services.
The seats can be retracted or extended at the touch of a button. The available capacity can thus be flexibly adapted to the passenger volume and time of day, and additional space for bicycles and prams can be created if required. LED strips help passengers to orientate themselves better in and around the train. New types of displays and digital foils on windows and doors improve passenger information. A 180° train destination display in the windscreen adapts to passengers’ viewing angles on the platform by moving the destination from the centre of the display to the side so that it is easy to read for all customers. Passengers who want to work on the train will find an integrated display as a second screen for a laptop and a comfortable folding table.