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The French record was with a modified test unit but on a regular track (LGV Est), albeit with upgraded voltage.
by maattdd 7y ago
The French record was with a modified test unit but on a regular track (LGV Est), albeit with upgraded voltage.
- fanf2 7y agoThey also adjust the tension of the catenary wires for the test runs so that the train does not catch up with the wave it induces. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TGV_world_speed_record#Catenary_modifications https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TGV_world_speed_record#Catenar...