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Journey in BB27000 from the Port of Le Havre to Valenton Train connecting Le Havre to Venissieux The main stations on the journey: -Rouen -Mantes -Conflans Ste Honorine -Argenteuil -Bobigny -Valenton You will find the signage at the bottom left of your screen. ME 120? What's that? What does it mean? ↘ ME120 for Messagerie 120km/h is a composition index given to a freight train authorized to travel at the maximum speed of 120km/h in complete safety. Who am I talking to at a few moments in the video? ↘ The Train Driver is in permanent contact thanks to an on-board radio with different actors who organize and supervise the smooth running of traffic Why do trains whistle at a crossing and near a tunnel? ↘ The regulations require drivers to sound their horn to warn agents who might be working on the tracks, or who might have to cross the tracks. This whistle helps prevent ground agents from being surprised by a train they didn't see coming. What's this bell that rings often..? ↘ The Vacma (SNCF language) or automatic watch (in normal language) is a system that ensures that the driver is conscious and causes an emergency stop if not: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sifa https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veille_... Video date: 06/20/23 Camera: GoPro Hero 9 Editing: Première Pro Enjoy watching