| NS Class 3100/3200/3300 | |
|---|---|
 ICNG 3110 atZwolle station | |
 Second class interior | |
| Stock type | Electric multiple unit |
| In service | 2023–present |
| Manufacturer | Alstom Konstal |
| Built at | Chorzów, Poland |
| Family name | Coradia Stream |
| Entered service | 19 April 2023 |
| Number built | 99 (79 + 20 ordered with options for 150 more) |
| Formation | 5-car sets (3100) 8-car sets (3200/3300) |
| Operators | NS Reizigers |
| Specifications | |
| Train length | 5 car: 110 m (360 ft)8 car: 164.9 m (541 ft) |
| Floor height | 810 mm (32 in) |
| Maximum speed |
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| Weight | 5-car units: 198.7 t (195.6 long tons; 219.0 short tons)8-car units: 285.7 t (281.2 long tons; 314.9 short tons) |
| Power output | 3100: 2,545 kW 3200/3300: 3,390 kW |
| Electric system(s) | 1,500 V DC 25 kV 50 Hz AC 3 kV DC (3300 only) 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz (3300 only) |
| Current collection | Pantograph |
| UIC classification | 3100: Bo′2′2′Bo′+2′2′Bo′ 3200/3300: Bo′2′2′2′Bo′+Bo′2′2′2′Bo′ |
| Safety system(s) | ATB-EG,ERTMS/ETCS,TBL 1+,PZB |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)standard gauge |
TheIntercity Nieuwe Generatie (transl. Intercity New Generation), orICNG, nicknamed "Wesp" (Wasp) is anelectric multiple unit trainset of theDutch Railways. In addition to supplementing the existing intercity rolling stock, it will replace theBombardier TRAXX locomotives andIntercityrijtuig [nl] coaches on thehigh-speed line between Amsterdam and Belgium. This will provide the connection that was originally planned to be provided by theFyra service, which was cancelled in 2013.
The process to acquire the trains began in 2014, eventually resulting in trains built byAlstomKonstal in Poland based on theirCoradia Stream platform. The trains arrived in the Netherlands starting in 2020, and after a period of testing, entered passenger service in April 2023.
The NS began procurement of a new intercity trainset in July 2014. At that time, it aimed to receive the trains in 2021 and to start deployment in 2022.[1] The respondents were Alstom, Siemens, Bombardier and Stadler.[2] In May 2016 NS announced that Alstom had won a contract for around 80 trainsets. At the end of May, the contract was finalized to include a total of 79 trainsets, including 49 5-car units and 30 8-car units.[3]
Since the cancellation of theFyra service, NS had been operating the Intercity Direct service usingTRAXX locomotives and existingIntercityrijtuig coaches dating back to the 1980s. To replace these, the order with Alstom was expanded with trains capable of running on both Belgian and Dutch track. In 2017, the order was expanded with two 8-car trains, which was later expanded to a total of 20 trains.[4][5]
The first train arrived in the Netherlands on 23 May 2020 to begin testing on the Dutch railway network.[6] Permission to operate on the Dutch network was granted at the end of 2022.[7]
In April 2023, the NS began phasing the ICNG into operation.[8] The train is initially running on thehigh-speed line between Schiphol and Breda at 200 km/h (125 mph), a significant improvement over the existing equipment, which can only operate up to 160 km/h (100 mph). NS plans to introduce the ICNG between The Hague - Eindhoven, Amsterdam - Groningen, Amsterdam - Leeuwarden and Amsterdam - Enschede.[9]
The train type is divided into three classes: 3100, 3200 and 3300. The classes differ by their length and electric systems, with part of the 3300 class trains able to operate on theNMBS/SNCB Belgian railway network and part on theDB German railway network.
| Class | Fleet numbers | Number ordered | Length | Electric Systems | Train protection system(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3100 | 3101-3149 | 49 | 5 coaches | 1.5 kV DC 25 kV AC 50 Hz | ATB-EG,ERTMS |
| 3200 | 3201-3227 | 27 | 8 coaches | ||
| 3300 | 3301-3321 | 21 | 1.5 kV DC 3 kV DC 25 kV AC 50 Hz | ATB-EG,ERTMS,TBL 1+ | |
| 3351-3362 | 12 | 1.5 kV DC 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz 25 kV AC 50 Hz | ATB-EG,ERTMS,PZB |
The 3300 series ICNGB train has eight carriages, containing a total of 410 seats. This version has an extra toilet and more luggage space. It is able to use theBelgian rail protection system and 3kV overhead lines.[8]
NS placed an additional order early on for two Coradia suitable for the Belgian rail network (ICNGB),[12] because the train stock in use for the Amsterdam – Brussels connection is due for replacement in 2025. With that order, the intention was to test these two trainsets and to obtain approval for the Belgian rail network, after which a follow-up order could be placed. This covered the risk that the admission would expire. However, the first follow-up order for eighteen trains has already been placed, well before the first trains have entered service, so that from 2025, 20 units will be available for service to Belgium.[13]
The 3300 series ICNGD train has eight carriages, containing a total of 410 seats. This version has an extra toilet and more luggage space. It is able to use theGerman rail protection system and 15kV AC 16,7 Hz overhead lines.
The trains are equipped with a universal (wheelchair accessible) toilet and a special wheelchair space for two wheelchairs. The five-car train set is also equipped with one universal toilet, the eight-car train set with two standard toilets. The trains are also equipped with first and second class sections, which are divided into sections for "work", "silence" and "meet & greet". Extra luggage racks have been installed on the Belgian 33xx version for their international journeys. There are sockets and USB connections for charging a telephone or laptop in both the first and second class carriages. The usual NS onboard information screens and free WiFi are also available on the trains.[4]
Die werkseigene 214 006 (92 80 1214 006-9 D-ALS) war mit den beiden Neubau-Triebzügen 3105 und 3109 vom Typ IC NG (InterCity New Generation) für die Niederländischen Eisenbahnen AG (NS) von Salzgitter nach Blankenburg (Harz) unterwegs.
