The TGV (train a grande vitesse , French for " high-speed train ) holds a series of world speed records.The high speed trials are intended to expand the limits of high sped rail technology, increasing speed and comfort without compromising safety. The speed record for TGV is currently 574.8km/h ,set in April,2007.
The maximum speed reached by the TGV was set in a record for the fasted wheeled train as 357.2 mph. TGV stands for Train a Grande Vitesse, meaning high-speed train in french.
High-speed train; 'Train Grande Vitesse' or, TGV for short
The TGV (French: Train à Grande Vitesse, "high-speed train") is France's high-speed rail service.
TGV
Le TGV stands for 'Train Ã? Grande Vitesse', meaning High Speed Train in English.
Train a Grande Vitesse (High speed train)TGV stands for Train à Grande Vitesse (high-speed train)
The French TGV.
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.
The SCMaglev, which has a top speed of 361 mph, is faster than TGV 4402, also known as V150, whose top speed is 357.2 mph.
TGV's are electrically powered. The electricity is picked up from overhead cables. On the high speed lines this is at 25 Kv 50 Hz AC.
Le Train Grande Vitesse, or TGV
TGV was created in 1981.