Final Answer:
1. Main idea related title for the passage: *The Invention and Impact of the Circus Train*
2. Summary: Before circus trains, circuses used over 600 horses to move animals, performers, and equipment, making travel slow, rough, and unprofitable—especially in small towns. In 1871, W.C. Coup and P.T. Barnum introduced the circus train, allowing them to reach large cities efficiently and profitably. This led to bigger shows with multiple rings. Today, major circuses like Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey still use trains (now two) to transport their shows.
3. Main idea related title for the passage: *France’s Electric High-Speed TGV Train Sets Speed Records*
4. Summary: France’s TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) is the world’s fastest wheeled passenger train service, reaching speeds up to 357.2 mph in tests and regularly hitting 200 mph in service. Unlike most high-speed trains, the TGV runs on electricity—not petrol—and holds the record for the fastest wheeled train.
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