A Train Crash at 120 Miles Per Hour: The Eschede Disaster | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror

Fascinating Horror August 27, 2024
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I tell the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters... but without sensationalism or disturbing imagery. Fascinating Horror is all about in-depth research, respectful storytelling, and learning what we can from the mistakes of the past. You might be surprised to discover just how much of today's world is shaped by long-forgotten disasters from decades gone by.

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This short documentary tells the story of the first high-speed rail crash in Germany, which claimed 101 lives, and changed the high-speed rail industry forever... Fascinating Horror posts weekly videos covering the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to everyone who supports this channel! *LINKS:* 🔗 ► My other channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FascinatingHistoric ► Support this channel: https://www.patreon.com/fascinatinghorror | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXad0mx4WxY1fXdbvtg0CQ/join ► Follow me: https://twitter.com/TrueHorrorTales | https://www.instagram.com/fascinatinghorror/ | https://www.facebook.com/horrorfascinating ► Get in touch: [email protected] *CHAPTERS:* 🔖 00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Background: ICE Trains in Germany 04:20 - The Eschede Disaster 08:12 - The Investigation 11:35 - The Aftermath *MUSIC:* 🎵 ► "Glass Pond" by Public Memory *SOURCES:* 📑 ► "Germany recalls the Eschede train disaster" published by Deutsche Welle, February 2018. Link: https://www.dw.com/en/eschede-germanys-worst-train-disaster-remembered-20-years-on/a-44056391 ► "The railway accident of Eschede—Technical background" by Volker Esslinger, Rolf Kieselbach, Bernhard Weisse and Roland Koller, published by Engineering Failure Analysis. Available via: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232410509_The_railway_accident_of_Eschede-Technical_background ► "Facts about the disaster at Eschede" by HJ Oestern, B Huels, W Quirini and T Pohlemann, published by Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma, May 2000. Available via: https://journals.lww.com/jorthotrauma/abstract/2000/05000/facts_about_the_disaster_at_eschede.11.aspx ► "Eschede: Germany′s worst train disaster" by Ariful Alam, published by International Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, October 2019. Available via: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344841741_Eschede_Germany's_worst_train_disaster ► "Seconds from Disaster: Derailment at Eschede" directed by Sid Bennett, broadcast by National Geographic, August 2004. More information: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0972122/ ​​​​​​​#documentary​​​​ #history​​​​​​​​​ #truestories #railway #germany #disaster ​

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