Chile launches new fast train service built by China. The train has 160km/h speed.
Chile launches new fast train service built by China. The train has 160km/h speed.
Chilean authorities Friday inaugurated the South American country's first high-speed train service. The convoy, which has four cars and can accommodate 236 passengers, links connects Santiago with Curicó in two hours and three minutes at a maximum speed of 160 km/h. Curicó is a rich agricultural pro...
100mph top speed, not the fastest, but always nice to see an improvement. The dual fuel also expands its use area, which in turn may encourage further track development, which could also lead to more electrification for a more efficient service.
Is Chile the best or worst country for high speed rail?
Really need one due to size and shape of the country, but one of the worst due to topography i would say:
higher speed rail
the "tren al sur" has returned?