TGV Technical

"Under the Hood" of a TGV
... A tour of the inside of a TGV Atlantique power car, with other technical details.

The TGV's SR10 Suspension
... A technical article exploring the details of the TGV's innovative secondary suspension and its development. (added April 2000)

The TGV Signaling System
... A description of the TVM cab signal and how it works.

TGV Research & Development
... An overview of various technical issues being investigated to advance the state of high speed rail technology in France.

Acoustic Imaging of TGV Trains
... A look at how noise is measured with the research aim of minimizing the environmental impact of high speed trains.

Photos
... of technical operations such as manufacture, maintenance, etc.