The TGV (train à grande vitesse,
French for "high-speed train") is
France's
high-speed rail service developed by GEC-Alsthom (now
Alstom) and
SNCF, the French national
rail operator, and operated primarily by SNCF. Following the inaugural TGV service between
Paris and
Lyon in 1981, the TGV network, centred on Paris, has expanded to connect cities across France and in adjacent countries. It holds the
record for the fastest wheeled train, having reached 574.8
km/h (357
mph) on
3 April,
2007, and also holds the world's highest average speed for a regular passenger service. TGV is a registered trademark of
SNCF.
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