The TGV trains feature a sleek and aerodynamic design that minimizes air resistance, contributing to their ability to achieve such high velocities. These trains are not only engineered for speed but also efficiency and environmental sustainability, offering a viable alternative to short-haul flights and reducing the carbon footprint associated ...

Originally designed as turbotrains to be powered by gas turbines, TGV prototypes evolved into electric trains with the 1973 oil crisis. In 1976 the SNCF ordered 87 high-speed trains from Alstom.

Sep 9, 2024 · Discover the history of this iconic train, from 1966 and Project C03, which envisioned the future of high-speed rail, to the recent TGV INOUI 2025 trials. In 1966, when top rail speeds were 200 km/h, an ambitious plan was hatched to create a high-speed train.

Nov 3, 2024 · The TGV M—a next-generation high-speed train that’s 97% recyclable—has improved aerodynamics, and can tailor onboard power use to its passenger count. Compared to today’s models, the TGV M is expected to consume 20% less energy and reduce carbon footprint by …

The TGV (French: Train à Grande Vitesse, high-speed train) is France's high-speed rail service. The idea of a high-speed train in France was born about twenty years before the first TGVs entered service.

By the late seventies, the design of the first TGV was complete. The first batch of production trainsets was ordered on 4 November 1976. Over the next twenty years, over 600 copies of Cooper's world-famous TGV nose would be built.

The Avelia Horizon, called TGV M ("M" for modular) by its main customer SNCF, is a high-speed passenger train designed and produced by Alstom. It has a broadly similar design to the TGV Duplex sets, with bi-level carriages and a push–pull configuration with a power car on either end.

The TGV's revolutionary design was received very favorably. The railway magazine La Vie du Rail was full of praise about both the inside and the outside. Recently everyone could see the striking silhouette of the TGV 001 in newspapers or on TV — a mechanical thoroughbred, built for speed.

Development of the TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) started back in the late 60s when fuel was abundant and the original approach was based on the idea of gas turbines driving alternators to generate electricity to power the traction motors on most axles of the train.

…“Train à grande vitesse” (TGV), or “high-speed train,” service on the Paris to Lyon line. The new trains, with their sleek design and low profile, were able to make the 265-mile (426-kilometre) trip in just two hours, operating at cruising speeds of up to 168 miles per hour (270…