High
speed rail is quickly bringing the European nations together. These
trains make it possible to have an alternative to flying. The trains
are attractive, comfortable, but most of all they are fast and
punctual.
The fastest and most famous trains belong to France,
called the TGV. They
operate the fastest trains in scheduled service in the entire world. Germany has
their high speed trains dubbed ICE. The Thalys high speed service links
countries in western Europe including Holland, Belgium, Germany and France.
Last, but not least, are the trains that travel under the English channel. The
Eurostar trains link London with Paris and Brussels.
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