Le TGV,The Fastest Train in The World in 2007

French Culture           LE TGV

The French railway system is one of the most highly developed in the world and is constantly expanding. The railway company is called SNCF, which stands for Societé Nationale des Chemins de Fer Francais. Their website address is www.sncf.com In April 3^rd 2007, the TGV held the record for the fastest train in the world.

Quick question!

Is the TGV still the fastest train in the world?

Surfons!!

 

About the TGV     (Train a grande vitesse)

·       The aerodynamic carriages travel on a speed track, which has only a few bends or inclines, this is how the train can reach high speeds safely without crashing

·       All passengers travelling on this train must be seated

·       You need to reserve a seat on this train   (réserver votre place)

·       You can buy a single ticket    (un aller simple)  or a return ticket (un aller retour), first or second class

   

                 

  Like all French train tickets you need to stamp it in a machine prior to getting on the train.( composter votre billet)

·       There are ticket officials called les contrôleurs who check your tickets have been stamped.

               

·       The driver of the TGV has a screen, like a radar which shows the track ahead. This means that the train can be brought to a halt in time if anything is on the track.