The Intercity-Express — in Austria, Denmark and Switzerland: InterCityExpress; abbreviation: ICE — is a system of high-speed trains predominantly running in Germany and neighbouring countries. It is the highest service category offered by DB Fernverkehr and is the flagship of Deutsche Bahn. The brand name "ICE" is among the best of Germany, with a brand awareness close to 100%, according to DB. There are currently 259 trainsets in five different versions of the ICE vehicles in use, named ICE 1, ICE 2, ICE T, ICE 3 and ICE TD. The ICE 3, including its variant models, is made by a consortium led by Bombardier and Siemens. Apart from domestic use, the trains can also be seen in countries neighbouring Germany. There are, for example, ICE 1 lines to Basel and Zurich, Switzerland. ICE 3 trains also run to Liege and Brussels, Belgium and at lower speeds to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. On June 10, 2007, a new line between Paris and Frankfurt/Stuttgart was opened, jointly operated by ICE and TGV trains.

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