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What sort of motors power today's fast trains?
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The original British high-speed trains used 200-horsepower diesel engines, and in 1973 set a record for diesels of 143 mph (230 kph). These were superseded by today's gas turbine (jet) engines. The fastest modern trains, such as the French TGV, use electric motors. | | The French TGV uses electric motors |
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