IC 2000

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The IC 2000 is a double-decker train in Switzerland and is run by Swiss Federal Railways.

When it debuted in 1997, it was the first double-decker train in use on a nationwide scale. Previously, most, if not all, double-decker trains, belonged to the Zürich S-Bahn network.

The IC 2000 now has a dining car/rail bar, a rolling rail bar service, and first and second class compartments, as well as a family compartment in 2nd class and conveyance space for bicycles.

In the frontmost carriage in first class (closest to the head of the train) first class seats are partially equipped with electronic power sockets.

The usage of the IC 2000 is now very commonplace in Switzerland. Its "cowlike" black-and-white design, and red doors, make it instantly recognisable.

Due to the frequent use of mobile phones, there are now "silent area" compartments in both classes where the use of mobile phones, loud talking, and earsets/earphones set at loud volumes are prohibited.