Scenarios about 'french railways'
French railways represent the development and operation of rail transportation networks in France, dating back to the 1830s with the opening of the Saint-Étienne-Andrézieux line. This system evolved into one of Europe's most extensive rail networks, playing a crucial role in France's industrialization, national integration, and military strategy during both World Wars. In alternate history scenarios, French railway development often serves as a critical divergence point affecting France's economic power, colonial reach, and military capabilities during pivotal historical moments.
What If European High-Speed Rail Developed Earlier?
Exploring the alternate timeline where European high-speed rail networks emerged in the immediate post-war period, radically transforming transportation patterns, urban development, and European integration decades before our timeline.