Le Mistral Express train

The video discusses the modernization of France's railway system post-World War II. The Mistral Express reaches speeds of 205 mph, symbolizing the shift from steam to electrified and diesel-powered trains. By 1970, most of the network will be electrified. The government has invested heavily in rebuilding the railway system, focusing on opening lines and using more powerful locomotives and longer trains to enhance efficiency.

What speed did the Mistral Express achieve on its special run?

• 150 miles per hour

• 205 miles per hour

• 180 miles per hour

• 220 miles per hour

By 1970, what proportion of France's railway network was expected to be electrified?

• The entire network

• One quarter of the network

• Half of the network

• Three quarters of the network

What does modernization mean for the French railway system?

• Increased use of steam engines

• Decreased train speeds

• Automation

• More manual labor

What was the focus of France's railway efforts after the war?

• Reducing train sizes

• Opening new railway lines

• Closing down railway lines

• Increasing ticket prices

How did France improve its railway system post-war?

• By using smaller trains

• By reducing the number of locomotives

• By increasing the number of steam engines

• By using more powerful locomotives and longer trains