Which high-speed train system was the first to commercially operate at speeds above 200 km/h (124 mph), revolutionizing rail transportation product development?

High-speed rail has transformed transportation across the globe, drastically reducing travel times and providing eco-friendly alternatives to air travel. But how well do you know the history behind these technological marvels? This trivia question focuses on a pivotal moment in high-speed rail product development that changed the transportation landscape forever. Test your knowledge about the breakthrough innovations that propelled us into the era of modern train travel!

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Japan's Shinkansen (Bullet Train), launched in 1964 for the Tokyo Olympics
France's TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse), introduced in 1981 between Paris and Lyon
Germany's ICE (InterCity Express), which began service in 1991
Italy's Pendolino tilting train technology, first deployed in 1976