The first world record: 243 km p/h on 21 February 1954
The French Railways (SNCF) set a world train speed record for the first time in 1954. On February 21, the CC7121, which was built by the French Alsthom, reached a speed of 243 km / h between Dijon and Beaune.
French spoken, with English subtitels available (click right under for selection).
Credits: SNCF
The French Railways (SNCF) set a world train speed record for the first time in 1954. On February 21, the CC7121, which was built by the French Alsthom, reached a speed of 243 km / h between Dijon and Beaune.
French spoken, with English subtitels available (click right under for selection).
Credits: SNCF