From derailments to head-on collisions to drivers killed at road crossings, deadly train accidents claim dozens of lives each year. But just how unsafe are the railroads? NOVA investigates recent rail tragedies and advances in train tech that could help prevent them, taking a special look at Japan’s superefficient bullet trains, which have a perfect safety record. What would it take to usher in a new golden age of safer, faster, more modern and reliable train travel?
| Title | NOVA - Season 44 Episode 13 Why Trains Crash |
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| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | United States of America |
| Studio | PBS |
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| Alternative Titles | PBS新星Nova, نوا, نووآ, PBS Nova |
| Keyword | nature, candid, inspirational, factual, dramatic, informative, instructive |
| First Air Date | Mar 03, 1974 |
| Last Air date | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Season | 52 Season |
| Episode | 994 Episode |
| Runtime | 55:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 6.86/ 10 by 118.00 users |
| Popularity | 125.424 |
| Language | English |
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