Investigative Reports: Danger on the Rails, True Stories of American Train Disasters

NOTE: Sorry for the audio quality.

They can't be steered. They take up to a mile to stop. Their drivers often work 60 to 100 hour a week. They transport millions of tons of hazardous material. They are America's trains, and more and more often, they are running off the tracks. INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS climbs aboard the nation's railroads to examine the growing problem of Danger on the Rails. Incredible, real-life footage shows some of the worst accidents and their deadly consequences. Survivors and victims recall the terror and pain of their tragic encounters with trains. And in exclusive interviews, legislators, high-ranking government officials and railroad personnel detail the many safety problems the industry faces. The video covers a vast array of Railroad mishaps.Some are the result of human error, some intentional vandalism, others due to the lack of safety equipment in use.

This tape shows some of the worst Railroad disasters in our country. Interviews with family members of victims and survivors, witnesses and employees from the railroads, engineers, union members and administrators are all presented showing the emotional aftermath.

Warning: Contains footage that might not be suitable for some viewers.

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[Wayfarer515]

Love bill curtis, statics gotta go though

[Duvmasta]

Bill Kurtis has a sexy voice!

[Truthseeker4449]

Train vs Car never ends in a tie, train will win every single time.

[theblacksheep1000]

cool, its the cold case files narrator

[PrettyBlueFairy]

@danmanlott He narrated my favorite crime show :)

[TopThrillDan]

Amazing Amtrek sent a bill to there passengers for the crash.

[danmanlott]

ITS THE NARRATOR FROM ANCHOR MAN!

[cprailes44ac]

This is what PTC is for.