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Our London Letter

Passenger train speed records provide a never ending source of interest for railwaymen and public the world over. During the past twenty years, average passenger train speeds have increased to a marked degree, and some really fine running is now performed. All the West European lands present many interesting fast runs, Britain and France leading in the speed championship of Europe, and in fact, of the world. In his current contribution our Special London Correspondent deals with present day train speeds and reviews recent railway developments in Britain and on the Continent.