European Rail Operations on the Fast Track

A pioneer of tilt technology and high-speed operations, Italy has several new lines under construction. Pictured: An ETR500 Eurostar Italia at Milano Centrale.
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At their service introduction in 1981, TGV units heralded a dramatic change... -
Unlike Japanese bullet trains, French TGV and German ICE were designed for... -
By 1990, when the LGV Atlantique south-west arm (pictured) opened,... -
Although high-speed rail has killed off many domestic air routes, it can... -
Constituted as an international service, TGV-based Thalys trains for Paris,... -
One of Europe's biggest rail bridges, the 1,827m Viaduc de la Haute Colme, is... -
'Bundling' with existing railways and motorways confines environmental... -
It is normal for high-speed fleets to have dedicated maintenance facilities.... -
A pioneer of tilt technology and high-speed operations, Italy has several new... -
Launched in 2007, Railteam aims for market co-ordination of services from...