European Rail Operations on the Fast Track
One of Europe's biggest rail bridges, the 1,827m Viaduc de la Haute Colme, is part of LGV Nord on the Channel Tunnel to Lille section.
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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...
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