Bob explores the issue of rolling contact fatigue and October 2000’s Hatfield rail crash—and new technology that could prevent it from happening again.
Railway safety is very important—as Thomas discovers on an exciting adventure.
Exciting things are on the horizon for our collaborative project on the history of railway safety.
Historian Mike Esbester reveals the background to a collaborative project between the National Railway Museum and the University of Portsmouth.
How does mechanical signalling work, and what can go wrong if you don’t follow the rules?
Senior Lecturer in History Mike Esbester explores safety on the railways since 1913.