NOVA Season 44 Episode 13
Why Trains Crash
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?
44 - 28Killer FloodsOct. 17, 2017- 44 - 27Killer HurricanesOct. 11, 2017
- 44 - 26Killer VolcanoesOct. 04, 2017
- 44 - 25Secrets of the Forbidden CitySep. 27, 2017
- 44 - 24Ghosts of StonehengeAug. 31, 2017
- 44 - 23Secrets of the Shining KnightSep. 20, 2017
- 44 - 22The Origami RevolutionFeb. 15, 2017
- 44 - 21Day the Dinosaurs DiedDec. 27, 2017
- 44 - 20Bird BrainDec. 20, 2017
- 44 - 19Extreme Animal WeaponsNov. 22, 2017
- 44 - 18Eclipse Over AmericaAug. 23, 2017
- 44 - 17Poisoned WaterMay. 31, 2017
- 44 - 16Chinese Chariot RevealedMay. 17, 2017
- 44 - 15Building Chernobyl's MegatombApr. 26, 2017
- 44 - 14Holocaust Escape TunnelApr. 19, 2017
- 44 - 13Why Trains CrashFeb. 22, 2017
- 44 - 12Death Dive to SaturnFeb. 15, 2017
- 44 - 11Ultimate Cruise ShipFeb. 08, 2017
- 44 - 10Search for the Super BatteryFeb. 01, 2017
- 44 - 9The Nuclear OptionJan. 11, 2017
- 44 - 8Secrets of the Sky TombsJan. 04, 2017
- 44 - 7Treasures of the Earth: PowerNov. 16, 2016
- 44 - 6Treasures of the Earth: MetalsNov. 09, 2016
- 44 - 5Treasures of the Earth: GemsNov. 02, 2016
- 44 - 4Super TunnelOct. 12, 2016
- 44 - 3Great Human OdysseyOct. 05, 2016
- 44 - 2School of the FutureSep. 14, 2016
- 44 - 115 Years of TerrorSep. 07, 2016
