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In depth accounts of the stories behind the worst rail accidents in UK history

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Rail safety review episodes talking about current affairs and contemporary incidents

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Every episode available on all podcast hosts, this website and on Youtube

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Not just the bare bones of an incident, technical and detailed explanations of what took place

What is the podcast?

An in-depth, detailed look at rail safety in the UK

Each episode delves deep into a single UK rail accident, tracing the events that led up to it, the incident itself, and the aftermath. We follow the recovery, unpack the investigation, and reveal how lessons learned shaped safety improvements across the network — giving listeners a complete picture of how railways evolve from each experience.

Reviews

Dont’t take our word for it – here’s what our listeners say:

Daniel Fox works in the railway industry. Why these podcasts are so good is that he combines a real care for those working in and using the railways with an explanation of each accident that is clear and understandable… I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Fascinating, gripping, and well‑researched! Super interesting, fact‑filled episodes about rail accidents and rail safety info. Well‑written and fast‑paced. Dan’s voice is so soothing, even when discussing difficult subjects.

Love this series — I’ve listened to three episodes back to back. Excellent podcast — only found it on Sunday but have already put it at the top of my listening list.

Latest Episodes

A quick update on a serious derailment in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, on 27th July 2025. Regional Express 55 left the tracks after heavy storms, with early signs pointing to a landslip. At least three people have died and many more are injured. We break down what’s known […]
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In June 1972, a day of leisure for railway workers and their families ended in tragedy on the curve at Eltham Well Hall. This episode examines the circumstances surrounding one of the UK’s most avoidable rail accidents — a derailment caused by a driver under the […]