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2. High-speed rail is the most civilized mode of transport

Thu May 3, 2012, 07:24 PM

May 2012

devised by human beings. I adored the TGV when I was in France years ago.

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"Ferrari Train" debuts in Italy [View all] marmar May 2012 OP

Cool, but do they run on time, eh? Fumesucker May 2012 #1

High-speed rail is the most civilized mode of transport hifiguy May 2012 #2

I guess seatbelts would be a mere formality at that speed. kayakjohnny May 2012 #3

Wish we had a few of those. northoftheborder May 2012 #4

The rest of the world is leaving us behind. Odin2005 May 2012 #5

"No mobile use?!?" derby378 May 2012 #6

No mobile use in that particular car. It's called a quiet car..... marmar May 2012 #7

Thanks derby378 May 2012 #8