High-speed trains are an essential part of modern travel, slashing journey times between cities and transporting passengers in comfort and style. But with the need for speed comes a greater necessity for safety. When fast trains crash, the results can be catastrophic. Collisions throughout history have exposed flaws in safety technology and rail infrastructure – flaws that the designers of new trains are striving to eradicate.For French engineer François Lacôte, the man behind the revolutionary new AGV train, learning from past mistakes is an essential part of designing for the future. “We take into account all the events, incidents and accidents so that our new ideas can benefit from this experience,” he says. “We are constantly learning.”
