Intercity Express

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/intercity-express

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the operational speed range (germany)?Up to 300 km/h (190 mph)
2. How fast can the ICE travel?In Germany the ICE can reach up to 300 km/h (190 mph). In France it can go even faster, up to 320 km/h (200 mph) on special tracks.
3. Why is the ICE good for the environment?The ICE is electric, so it uses less carbon than planes. It helps people travel quickly while keeping the air cleaner.

Distributed Power System: A train design where motive power is spread across multiple cars, unlike older trains with a single locomotive.
Modal Shift: The process of changing from one mode of transport to another, such as from flying to train travel.
Electrification: The process of powering trains using electricity, typically from overhead lines or a third rail.