When was the first TGV (High Speed Train) started in France?

The first prototype train, the TGV 001, started the early 70’s. The TGV 001 was powered by a gas turbine, and on 8 December 1972, it set the world speed record for a train in autonomous traction, at 318 km/h (198 mph). This record still stands, 23 years later. (The world’s fastest diesel train is a Russian TEP80 locomotive, with 273 km/h (147 mph). The TGV 001 made more than 175 runs at speeds in excess of 300 km/h (186 mph) and along with other prototype trains provided valuable engineering data for the development of the production TGV. When was the first post-office established in France? In 1464, King Louis XI of France established the forerunner of a public postal service with regular messengers carrying messages and their arrivals announced by golden horns. Like most early postal systems, the service started by Louis XI was restricted to use by high officials. What are the main ports and harbours in France? Bordeaux, Boulogne, Cherbourg, Dijon, Dunkerque, La Pallice, Le Havre, ...