Talgo: Getting the Public On Board
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A man photographs a train built by Talgo on display for visitors during an open house Sunday, May 20 at the firm’s Milwaukee, Wis., facility.
A man photographs a train built by Talgo on display for visitors during an open house Sunday, May 20 at the firm’s Milwaukee, Wis., facility.
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Visitors tour a rail car during an open house Sunday, May 20 at Talgo’s Milwaukee, Wis., facility.
Visitors tour a rail car during an open house Sunday, May 20 at Talgo’s Milwaukee, Wis., facility.
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Trains built by Talgo sit on display for visitors during an open house Sunday, May 20 at the firm’s Milwaukee, Wis., facility.
Trains built by Talgo sit on display for visitors during an open house Sunday, May 20 at the firm’s Milwaukee, Wis., facility.
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Visitors get a up close look at trains built by Talgo during an open house Sunday, May 20 at Talgo’s Milwaukee, Wis., facility.
Visitors get a up close look at trains built by Talgo during an open house Sunday, May 20 at Talgo’s Milwaukee, Wis., facility.
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Talgo President and Chief Executive Officer Antonio Perez, center, talks with visitors at the firm’s Milwaukee, Wis., facility during an open house Sunday, May 20.
Talgo President and Chief Executive Officer Antonio Perez, center, talks with visitors at the firm’s Milwaukee, Wis., facility during an open house Sunday, May 20.
Talgo Inc. has manufactured two intercity trainsets for Wisconsin at its plant in Milwaukee and caught in the middle of political crossfire, those trains may end up providing service elsewhere in the country.
On May 20, Talgo held an open house from noon to 3:00 for the public to, “be among the first to see the improvements awaiting riders on Amtrak’s Hiawatha line.”
Among a variety of technological advances, the trains feature lightweight construction, natural tilting and low...
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