Photo: Alstom Transport/David Lefranc
You heard it here first! (relative to OTP)
French engineering giants Alstom has unveiled the successor to the TGV. Named the AGV or 'Autmotrice Grand Vitesse' (loosely translated as 'very fast rail car'), the AGV is capable of speeds of up to 360km or 223mph. This is achieved by individual engines beneath each carriage, removing the need for locomotives at each end. The lack of locomotives also means more passenger space--the AGV can carry up to 700 passengers. Italian open access rail operator, Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori, will the first to run the trains after placing orders for 25 trains. Production starts mid-2008.
Watch the launch video here.
Sustainability Snippet: The AGV is lighter than the TGV and thus, consumes 30% less fuel despite being 40kmh faster.
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kftp has upgraded exponentially since i last visited. The extensive collection of videos is great, i mean, what is transportation without movement?? Keep up the great work! I would love to see more on transportation systems in cities of the global south...
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