Express train

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/express-train

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the economic rationale?Facilitates efficient movement of passengers for business and leisure, fostering economic integration
2. Why do express trains skip stops?They skip stops to save time and move people or goods quickly between important places. This helps people travel longer distances faster.
3. How fast were express trains in the 19th century?In 19‑century Britain, a train had to travel at least 40 miles per hour to be called an express train. That was a big improvement back then.

Journey Speed: The average velocity maintained over the entire duration and distance of a train's route.
Aerodynamic Design: The shape of a train engineered to reduce resistance from the air as it moves.
High-Speed Rail (HSR): A type of rail transport that operates significantly faster than traditional rail, often exceeding 150 mph on dedicated lines.