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LGV Nord

LGV Nord
Viaduc de la Haute-Colme 01 09.jpg
Eurostar north of Watten.
Overview
Type High-speed rail
System SNCF
Status Operational
Locale France (Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Île-de-France)
Termini Channel Tunnel
Gare du Nord
Stations 4
Operation
Opened 1993
Owner SNCF Réseau
Operator(s) Eurostar
SNCF
Thalys
Rolling stock Class 373 "Eurostar"
Eurotunnel Class 0001
Technical
Line length 333 km (207 mi)
Number of tracks Double track throughout + loops
Track gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Loading gauge UIC GC
Electrification 25 kV 50 Hz OHLE
Operating speed 300 km/h (186 mph)
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