Very high speed running and track design

Last updated on 02 September 2014 3:40
Since the opening of the TGV-Atlantique in 1989, the maximum speed on a commercial operation has been in Europe of 300 km/h. In Japan, the mentioned level of performance was reached in 1997. However, the new line Madrid-Barcelona has been projected to allow maximum speeds of up to 350 km/h.
Author(s): Pita E. A. L?pez;Teixeira P. Fonseca
2003
Spain
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