French words:
Eurostar
alternative words: Eurostar train
keywords:
transport
related topics:
TGV
,
Eurotunnel
,
Gare du Nord
related web sites:
http://www.eurostar.com
,
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurostar
explanation: High speed train link between London-Paris and London-Brussels via Dover tunnel. The service began in November 1994 after the opening of Channel tunnel in May 1994. Though the train could reach 300km/h in France, England not owing high speed tracks, the speed was limited to 160km. Since 2003, a part of British tracks has been upgraded and it takes now 2 h 35 between London-Paris. Derived from TGV and made by Alstom, the locomotive can adapt 3 different voltages and a train carries 800 persons with 18 cars.
Japanese version
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