Why Trains Crash (2017) | Full Documentary | NOVA

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NOVA dissects some of the most infamous accidents, unraveling how the laws of physics stack the deck against trains, and exploring how creative innovations are bringing about a revival in train tech. #PBSAmerica #NOVA #WhyTrainsCrash #Trains #NOVAUploaded 07-09-22Welcome to PBS America, a channel curated for an international audience from America's Public Broadcasting Service, PBS. This is a factual focussed channel including award-winning American history, current affairs and science. SIGN UP to our UK broadcast channel weekly highlights at pbsamerica.co.uk FOLLOW us on X @PBSAmericaLIKE us on Facebook.com/pbsamerica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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