You stand on the platform of Munich Central station, waiting for your train to arrive. It's a beautiful summer day, the sun shining and birds singing. You're looking forward to your trip to Hamburg, and can't wait to meet up with your family there.

The electronic display shows that your train, ICE 884, is just a minute behind schedule. You're not worried, because the German railway system is known for its punctuality. As the train pulls into the station, you move towards your designated car. You notice how sleek and modern it looks, the ICE 1 number 151. You quickly find your seat and settle in for the journey. The train begins to pick up speed as it leaves the station, heading towards Hamburg. You watch the scenery outside, enjoying the view of the countryside passing by. After stops in Augsburg, Nürnberg, Würzburg, Fulda, Kassel, and Göttingen, the train starts to approach the town of Eschede. You've never been here before, but from what you can see, it's a quaint little town with charming buildings and green fields.