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Insight into the harrowing world of rail disasters.
If you're intrigued by the complexities of transportation safety and the lessons that emerge from tragedy, "Derail: Why Trains Crash" offers a compelling journey through the history of rail accidents. Faith Nicholas not only provides gripping accounts but also probes into the 'whys' behind these incidents, giving you a deeper understanding of safety's evolution on the rails.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Derail: Why Trains Crash: Why Trains Crash
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ISBN: 9780752271651
Authors:
Faith Nicholas
Publisher: UNSPECIFIED VENDOR
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.67
(rated by 6 readers)
Description
"Derail" is an analysis of the most dramatic, bizarre and terrifying rail accidents over the past 150 years. It asks what lessons have been learned from past disasters and what steps remain to be taken.
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Insight into the harrowing world of rail disasters.
If you're intrigued by the complexities of transportation safety and the lessons that emerge from tragedy, "Derail: Why Trains Crash" offers a compelling journey through the history of rail accidents. Faith Nicholas not only provides gripping accounts but also probes into the 'whys' behind these incidents, giving you a deeper understanding of safety's evolution on the rails.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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