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High Speed Trains, Ballpoint Pens

Robert Llewellyn finds out about the construction of high-speed train networks, meeting engineers at the Siemens factory in Krefeld-Uerdingen, Germany, who explain how the use of small electric engines located under the carriage floors helps trains to maintain speed on steep inclines. He also investigates the manufacturing process behind ballpoint pens.

English
  • Originally Aired November 29, 2010
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network Channel 5
  • Created June 9, 2021 by
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  • Modified June 9, 2021 by
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Name Type Role
Peter Chinn Director
Rory Griffin Director