Il nuovo design del treno ad alta velocità della Francia ha gli americani che chiedono: perché non possiamo averlo?
https://grist.org/looking-forward/frances-new-high-speed-train-design-has-americans-asking-why-cant-we-have-that/
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Il nuovo design del treno ad alta velocità della Francia ha gli americani che chiedono: perché non possiamo averlo?
https://grist.org/looking-forward/frances-new-high-speed-train-design-has-americans-asking-why-cant-we-have-that/
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Last month, France’s national railway operator released a glimpse of the designs for its upcoming fifth-generation high-speed train, the TGV Inoui (TGV stands for *train à grande vitesse* or “train of great speed”).
The glossy, well-lit photos show brightly colored interiors, cushiony seats, and sleek tables with rounded edges — even an eye-catching new table lamp, which has been described as adding “a touch of humor” to the space — as well as new accessibility features, like a platform for wheelchair users that will enable them to board without assistance.
As for the train’s exterior, a press release from the operator claimed its aerodynamic design will make it 20 percent more energy efficient than its predecessors.
The new trains will begin service in 2026, on the Paris-Lyon-Marseille route.
Funny title, considering that the Americans are buying a licensed domestically built version of the TGV M.
Because American oligarchy and fascism is really straining the public budget?
To be fair France was always big on innovation for trains. Historically the eastern region with Alstom notably were always huge train manufacturers.
Also high speed train were developped massively in the 70s with France holding lots of speed record on rails.
We are not talking about somthing coming out of no where, France has been developing passenger trains for more than 80 years. The US is decades behind on this.
Glad for France and the European rail network but man the latest trend in this sub to constantly compare to the US and somehow make it about them is getting really anoying.
Same reason US can’t have affordable healthcare… there’s no profits in affordable for people.
The anti American propaganda on this sub is reaching ridiculous and delusional levels.
Americans and Canadians really need to see Europe and East Asia.
The reason the US doesn’t have more rail is because [General Motors, Firestone Tires and Standard Oil conspired to remove rail transportation as a means of public transport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors_streetcar_conspiracy) all in the name of profits.
The infrastructure simply no longer exists to return to public rail traffic.
More here:
[https://www.vox.com/2015/5/7/8562007/streetcar-history-demise](https://www.vox.com/2015/5/7/8562007/streetcar-history-demise)
France’s upcoming TGV Inoui high-speed trains, set to debut in 2026, have captivated global attention with their sleek design and enhanced features. Boasting energy efficiency, improved accessibility, and stylish interiors, these trains have sparked admiration and a sense of longing, especially in the United States. The U.S., despite recent investments, continues to grapple with challenges in implementing high-speed rail due to infrastructure issues, political hurdles, and funding constraints. The TGV Inoui serves as a benchmark, highlighting the potential benefits of efficient and modern rail systems.
Because Texas had its grant cancelled for one to “save” a couple hundred million
Australian here.
You mongrels. Why can’t we have nice things like this?
To be fait, I’m not sure we can afford it any longer, and other train lines are greatly suffering…
Wait till they find out about China and Japan. Compared to them, we’re still incredibly lagging behind in Europe. Sadly, I might add.
Because the rich need tax cuts, even though they hardly pay any as it is, also the auto, construction and oil industries are too powerful to let you decide how you want to travel. Other than that I have no strong feelings either way
Imagine the tariffs.
Because when they try it over here Democrats just steal all the money like in California
Would some billionaire get even more money? No? Then the Americans don’t need it…
The US? Damn, I’m going mad that we can’t get HS2 fully done (for a reasonable price) here in England.
To me, it’s clear we need more true HSR lines towards the East and France, that government who loves talking about European Unity, needs to hurry up on the connections to Spain.
Yet, for some reason, the same caucus screaming, “Make America Great Again!”, are the most reluctant ones to invest in infrastructure required. It’s a paradox.
Dagny Taggart would’ve never let this happen!!!
1. Car companies lobby. 2. Plane companies lobby. 3. High cost of infrastructure build out and government unwilling to pay whatever it takes to get it done.
Car lobby
the a big chance because of lobby
They can have it, they just need to pay tariffs on it
Corruption, lobbying by the car lobby
It’s the trains for the masses, or yachts for the billionaires, can’t have both. Looks like Americans made their choice.
Because you can’t have it all. It’s either high-speed trains or freedom and guns /s