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Compare and contrast traveling by train in France and the United States.

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Differences between French and American trains:
• Trains operate faster
• Trains operate more frequently
• The number of electrified railroad tracks is much higher

Similarities between French and American trains:
• the majority of trains operate on standard gauge (4 ft 8½ in or 1435mm)
• reservation is mandatory for long distance/night trains.
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