The second world record: 331 km p/h on 29 March 1955
The second world speed record from the French railways was achieved on 29 March 1955. The achieved speed was 331 km p/h (206 mph) between Bordeaux and Dax in the 'Les Landes' region in Southwest France.
The electric locomotive BB 9004, built by Jeumont-Schneider, achieved the speed while pulling three carriages.
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Credits: SNCF
The second world speed record from the French railways was achieved on 29 March 1955. The achieved speed was 331 km p/h (206 mph) between Bordeaux and Dax in the 'Les Landes' region in Southwest France.
The electric locomotive BB 9004, built by Jeumont-Schneider, achieved the speed while pulling three carriages.
Only at 24Trains.tv: available with English subtitles: click on 'cc' at the bottom right to select your subtitles.
Credits: SNCF