TGV runs throughout France, and into surrounding countries. Most of the routes are to and from Paris, but there are some cross-country routes which bypass Paris.
See the link below for the High Speed lines, and for a list of routes. The trains don't stop at the end of the High Speed lines, they continue on normal lines to their destinations.
The "Thalys" branded trains (Paris-Brussels-Cologne and Paris-Brussels-Amsterdam), and the "Eurostar" branded trains (London-Paris and London-Brussels) are different models of TGV train.
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.
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Train à Grande Vitesse or TGV. The French bullet train.
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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.
The TGV (French: Train à Grande Vitesse, "high-speed train") is France's high-speed rail service.
The French TGV.
The fastest train in the world is currently made by China. The CRH302 can run at up to 300 miles per hour. The Japanese bullet train and the French TGV were pioneers in high speed rail.
A TGV test train set the record for the fastest wheeled train, reaching 574.8 km/h (357.2 mph) on 3 April 2007.The TGV (French: Train à Grande Vitesse, meaning high-speed train)
The initials TGV stand for "Train à Grande Vitesse," which translates to "High-Speed Train" in English. This French high-speed rail service is known for its rapid transit capabilities, connecting major cities across France and into neighboring countries. TGV trains are a significant part of France's public transportation system, offering efficient travel options.
High-speed train; 'Train Grande Vitesse' or, TGV for short