The ICE 3 MS was created due to the requirement for a train that can be used on four systems with alternating and direct current. After Siemens had developed the ICE 3 into the Velaro for export, the ICE 3 MS or Velaro D was created as the fourth version of this series. The trains are mainly used in traffic to France and are only allowed to use their maximum speed of 320 km/h there. They each consist of eight cars, every second car being powered on all four axles. It reaches 10,650 kW for a short time and 8,000 kW permanently. Only 6,000 or 4,200 kW are possible with direct current. 