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Old 26th January 2007, 10:28
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The latest edition of "Today's Railways - Europe" also mentions this.
For the planned record attempt the TGV power-cars will have modified gear ratios, larger than normal wheels and extra streamlining. The overhead power line will have it's tension increased and the voltage will be raised.
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