One of the fastest trains currently is the Eurostar which links London with Paris. This train crosses the Channel via an underwater tunnel and joins several cities in the UK, France and Belgium. Reaches 300 kilometers per hour, although the speed is reduced to 120 kilometers per hour between London and the tunnel. The electrical energy that drives him is provided in France and Belgium for overhead wires, while in Britain comes from an electrified third rail. It measures 394 meters long and has 18 wagons and two locomotives that are placed one at each end of the convoy. There are a total of 766 seats, of which 24 are VIP, 206 first class and 560 second. It also has two bars, a kindergarten for children and four public telephones.
The Train a Grande Vitesse (TGV) French is capable of reaching maximum speeds of 270 kilometers per hour. It began operation in 1981, when he made the first trip between Paris and Lyon. It is powered by electricity, aerodynamic design allows you to reduce the impact of friction and energy savings.