> You can make the same argument about the ICE network.
Nope. First because there are big issues with ICE in germany alone, the program isn't in its best shape where TGV is proven and pretty healthy, and second because TGV has already started expanding its network into neighboring countries.
You may be right about the first points. I only wanted to say, that the ICE network, too, has started expanding into neighbouring countries. You can go from Paris to Frankfurt by ICE. Or to Switzerland, or Brussels.
Nope. First because there are big issues with ICE in germany alone, the program isn't in its best shape where TGV is proven and pretty healthy, and second because TGV has already started expanding its network into neighboring countries.