22 February 2017 Factual, Mystery 53 mins
A look at several recent train crashes, their causes and a technological solution which should make such events occur much less often.
Watch the official NOVA: Why Trains Crash 2017 trailer in HD below.
Jay O. Sanders as Narrator (voice)
Larry Klein Director
NOVA: Why Trains Crash Trailer
United States 22 February 2017
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01 April 2017
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04 October 2017
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10 June 2017
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