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Fastest Trains

Isaac Berners-Lee

Traducteur A AI

Maison d'édition: Publifye

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Synopsis

Fastest Trains explores the world of high-speed rail, examining its technology, engineering, and global impact. It focuses on how these trains are revolutionizing travel efficiency and offering sustainable transportation solutions. The book highlights intriguing facts such as the advanced aerodynamics and propulsion systems that enable trains to reach incredible speeds, rivaling even air travel on certain routes. Readers will discover how high-speed rail networks are reshaping urban planning and regional development worldwide.

 
The book begins by tracing the evolution of rail transport, from steam engines to today's electric and maglev systems. It then analyzes different types of operational high-speed trains globally, like the Shinkansen and TGV. The analysis includes their technical specifications, operational performance, and economic impact. The book also explores the infrastructure challenges, such as bridge engineering and tunnel construction, associated with building and maintaining these advanced rail networks.

 
It culminates in a discussion about the future of high-speed rail, highlighting emerging technologies and their broader implications.
Disponible depuis: 12/02/2025.
Longueur d'impression: 70 pages.

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