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Railways and trains are a universe unto themselves, with a quirky lexicon all their own. Crocodiles on the tracks, kangaroos carrying goods and mushrooms under the wheels are all everyday expressions for rail professionals.
Today’s special: crocodiles, kangaroos and mushrooms
Deep dive into trains
Eureka! Our video series La minute Declik goes behind the scenes to explain how trains work, from obscure facts to over-arching principles. Another episode explains why and how France adopted a universal clock nationwide.
Check out our clip explaining why France uses a single time nationwide