Eye on Travel
European High-Speed Trains & Post-9/11 Security – Hour 3 – PGW Radio
On September 19, 2009, Peter was broadcasting his radio show live from onboard a TGV train (that’s Train à Grande Vitesse, or high-speed train) in Paris, France.
World Hum editor Eric Weiner discusses air travel safety and his article, “Post 9/11 Airport Security – Do You Know Where Your Dignity Is?”
Luca Di Montezemolo, the chairman of NTV, talks about the new high-speed trains from the same transit group that makes Ferraris.
Quentin Dickinson, Director of European Affairs for Radio France will discuss train travel through the years, and compare the American and European systems.
Check out more guests from the show here.
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- Suzy’s Postcard from Paris: Winter Sales, Hotel Deals and Fashion Trends
- Suzy’s Postcard from Paris: The Encore
- Suzy’s Memo From Paris: Luxury Hotels at Discount Prices
- Secret Spots of Paris