• stoy@lemmy.zip
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    17 hours ago

    Remember that the TGV has the high speed record for rail, at 574kmh or 356mph

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      17 hours ago

      Yeah, but it’s not something you would ever see in operation. The V150 trial had special modified and powered cars running on the most favorable railway conditions possible. Plus, running over 200mph on steel starts to create enough friction to damage the wheels and rail.