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'Bullet train' is a name coined by the English language media for the Japanese Shinkansen high speed trains.
TGV = 'Train à Grande Vitesse' which is French for 'high speed train'. This is the brand name used by SNCF (French Railways) for their high speed trains.
Other brand names are used in other countries for their high sped trains; for example AVE in Spain and ICE in Germany.
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Which is faster tgv or bullet train?
Bullet train by far
Is TGV in the UK?
TGV = 'Train à Grande Vitesse' which is French for 'high speed train'.There are no TGV's currently operating in the UK. The Eurostar trains which run through the Channel Tunnel between France and the UK are based on the TGV, and manufactured by the same company.
What is a famous french train?
Train à Grande Vitesse or TGV. The French bullet train.
What are some fast European trains?
TGV, Ave Train, TGV LYRIA, and Eurocity are some of the fast trains. You can get more information about it from a travel agent or from a reliable online source.
Why is a bullet train called a bullet train?
'Bullet Train' is not the proper name for these trains.It is a named invented by the English language media for the Japanese 'Shinkansen' high speed trains when they were first introduced. The probably invented the name because they thought 'Shinkansen' was too complicated a word for their readers.Other countries have since built High Speed Lines and High Speed Trains, and the speeds have increased. For example TGV (France), ICE (Germany) etc.because of its high speed and its shape - the original bullet train in Japan had a bullet-shaped pointed nose iirc
Why is bullet train called a bullet train?
'Bullet Train' is not the proper name for these trains.It is a named invented by the English language media for the Japanese 'Shinkansen' high speed trains when they were first introduced. The probably invented the name because they thought 'Shinkansen' was too complicated a word for their readers.Other countries have since built High Speed Lines and High Speed Trains, and the speeds have increased. For example TGV (France), ICE (Germany) etc.because of its high speed and its shape - the original bullet train in Japan had a bullet-shaped pointed nose iirc
What was the bullet train made for?
The Shinkansen series trains were designed to travel over long distances affordably, much alike the ICE for Germany, TGV for France, and Acela for the United States. Imagine how much you would have to pay for a plane ticket for the same privilege.
Why is a train called a train?
'Bullet Train' is not the proper name for these trains.It is a named invented by the English language media for the Japanese 'Shinkansen' high speed trains when they were first introduced. The probably invented the name because they thought 'Shinkansen' was too complicated a word for their readers.Other countries have since built High Speed Lines and High Speed Trains, and the speeds have increased. For example TGV (France), ICE (Germany) etc.because of its high speed and its shape - the original bullet train in Japan had a bullet-shaped pointed nose iirc
How fast can a bullet train go?
The fastest so far is the TGV in France, where a train reached about 357 mph for a limited time.Japan has the world record at 581km per hour. A modern Japanese Bullet Train can go 333km per hour. The french TGV can go at 343km per hour. But the fastest bullet train is the Chinese bullet train. It goes 487km per hour.
What is the website TGV Europe all about?
The TGV Europe website is a website where one can buy a range of train tickets for European trains, mainly, but not restricted to those going to and from France.
What are the tranportions of France?
Cars, trains, watercraft, aircraft, beasts of burden, foot travel... more the same as any developed country, although the TGV train might be noteworthy.
What do the letters TGV stand for?
The TGV (French: Train à Grande Vitesse, "high-speed train") is France's high-speed rail service.
