THE EXPERIMENTAL TURBINE TRAIN T.G.V.-001

Turbine train T.G.V.-001 is the first example of rolling stock designed from the start for speeds in excess of 250 km/h. Of course it is a multiple-unit train because it is a certain fact that locomotive hauled trains, the traditional arrangement inherited from the days of steam traction, are no longer suitable for very high speed running. The multiple-unit train offers considerable advantages such as better aerodynamic characteristics, limitation of the axle load to about 16 tonnes, a high proportion of powered axles and better braking performance.

• Corporate Authors:

  Federation des Industries Ferroviaires

  12 rue Bixio
  75007 Paris,   France 
• Authors:
  • Bernard, J P
• Publication Date: 1973

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 24 p.
• Serial:
  • French Railway Techniques
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Federation des Industriels Ferroviaires

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aerodynamics; High speed rail; Passenger cars; Passenger service; Technology; Turbotrains
• Geographic Terms: France
• Subject Areas: Passenger Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00052104
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 26 1974 12:00AM