TGV

American

a high-speed French passenger train that runs on a separate track and is capable of a top speed of over 200 miles per hour (320 km/h).

TGV British

/ teʒeve /

abbreviation

train à grande vitesse: a high-speed passenger train

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Etymology

Origin of TGV

< French t ( rain à ) g ( rande ) v ( itesse ) high-speed train

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TGV

Remember that the Shinkansen in Japan, the Eurostar, the TGV in France and many other high-speed systems also went substantially over budget or were delayed during construction.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025

The TGV trains swishing through the French countryside at 230 mph were in stark contrast to the UK’s creaking rolling stock.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2024

Addressing PSG, Krakovitch wrote: “I re-re-renew our proposition of a TGV offer adapted to your specific needs.”

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2022

The logo of Alstom is seen at the company's TGV high-speed train factory in Belfort, France, February 6, 2019.

From Reuters ● Jul. 19, 2022

When the train reached Paris, it came to a halt next to a French TGV with a slogan that boasted: “World record in railway speed. 357 mph.”

From Washington Post

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