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High-speed rail in Europe
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High-speed rail has developed in Europe as an increasingly popular and efficient means of transport. The first high-speed rail lines on the continent, built in the late 20th century, improved travel t
A German ICE high-speed train at Copenhagen Central Station.
A German ICE high-speed train at Copenhagen Central Station.
An ETR 500 train running on the Florence–Rome high-speed line near Arezzo, Italy, the first high-speed railway opened in Europe
An ETR 500 train running on the Florence–Rome high-speed line near Arezzo, Italy, the first high-speed railway opened in Europe
FS' Frecciarossa 1000 high speed train at Milano Centrale railway station, with a maximum speed of 400 km/h (249 mph), is one of the fastest trains in
FS' Frecciarossa 1000 high speed train at Milano Centrale railway station, with a maximum speed of 400 km/h (249 mph), is one of the fastest trains in Europe.
FS' ETR 600 high speed train at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station. Its design comes from Giorgetto Giugiaro.
FS' ETR 600 high speed train at Venezia Santa Lucia railway station. Its design comes from Giorgetto Giugiaro.
Eurostar
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Eurostar is an international high-speed rail service in Western Europe, connecting Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom through the Channel Tunnel.
High-speed rail in Europe
…high-speed lines have an operating speed of more than 250 km/h (155 mph): High Speed 1 (HS1) connects London to the Channel Tunnel, with international Eurostar services running from London St Pancras International to cities in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands at 186 mph (299 km/h). That line is also used…
Left: Eurostar PBA used for services within continental Europe. Right: Eurostar e320 used for cross-channel services.
Left: Eurostar PBA used for services within continental Europe. Right: Eurostar e320 used for cross-channel services.
A pair of Eurostar trains at the former Waterloo International station
A pair of Eurostar trains at the former Waterloo International station
Eurostar train on High Speed 1 near Sellindge in Kent
Eurostar train on High Speed 1 near Sellindge in Kent
Eurostar trains in the renovated train shed at London St Pancras International
Eurostar trains in the renovated train shed at London St Pancras International