2007
19 years ago
Innovation
Conventional-Train World Speed Record: A French TGV train on the LGV Est high...
April 3, 2007
Summary
Conventional-Train World Speed Record: A French TGV train on the LGV Est high speed line sets an official new world speed record of 574.8 km/h (159.6 m/s, 357.2 mph).
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Conventional-Train World Speed Record: A French TGV train on the LGV Est high speed line sets an official new world speed record of 574.8 km/h (159.6 m/s, 357.2 mph).
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- April 3, 2007
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- Innovation
- Years Ago
- 19
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