Why Trains CrashOctober 28, 2017

Deadly train accidents claim dozens of lives each year, but just how safe are the railroads? This documentary investigates recent rail tragedies and advances in train technology that could help prevent them, by taking a special look at Japan's super-efficient bullet trains, which have a perfect safety record, revealing what it would take to usher in a new golden age of safer, faster, more modern and reliable train travel.

Why Trains Crash was broadcast on SBS ONE at Monday 24 February 2020, 17:55. This episode was initially placed on Saturday 28 October 2017.