Why French Trains Are The Fastest
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Why French Trains Are The Fastest
In the 1950s many believed that railways were an antiquated 19th century technology, soon to be replaced by faster and more convenient forms of transportation.
Short and medium-haul jet travel offered unparalleled speed, while the automobile promised unmatched flexibility and convenience.
In France, the fastest express trains (Le Mistral) only averaged speeds of just 120km/h.
