TGV

TGV (also known as traine grande vitnesse, "High Speed Train"), is France's intercity rail service operated by SNCF. It was developed in the 1970s by GEC Alsthom and SNCF. Originally designed as turbo trains, to be powered by gas turbines, the prototypes evolved into electric trains with the 1973 oil crisis. The inaugural service was launched in 1980, which is from Paris to Lyon.

A TGV train set the world's record, beating 574.8km/h on 3 April 2007.

The commercial success have set into their others like LGV Nord, which also goes to the Channel Tunnel. LGV Est, and also or through TGV-derivative networks linking France to Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands (Thalys), as well as France and Belgium to the United Kingdom (Eurostar). Several future lines are planned, including extensions within France and to surrounding countries. It also goes towards the Australia coast.

Special Services
A low-cost TGV service was created in 2014, and is called Ouigo.

From July 2017, TGV will progressively be rebranded for their competition in 2020 - called InOui.