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01:18 Crashes / Wrecks Video: Train crashes, derails after hitting semi-truck stuck on crossing

Video: Train crashes, derails after hitting semi-truck stuck on crossing

There were no injuries.
By Brian Potter 23 August 2023
Crashes / Wrecks Video: Truck explodes in fiery crash with train, only one injury reported

Video: Truck explodes in fiery crash with train, only one injury reported

The dramatic crash occurred on 18 July in Indonesia, with the only injury coming from a passenger who jumped off the train.
By Brian Potter 19 July 2023
Crashes / Wrecks Audi A4 driver tries to break window to get his phone after train collision

Audi A4 driver tries to break window to get his phone after train collision

Maybe someone needs to get their priorities right.
By Brian Potter 10 May 2023
Classics Why Bugatti made trains 90 years ago

Why Bugatti made trains 90 years ago

One of the many stories in Bugatti’s long history involves both cars and trains.
By Brian Potter 27 April 2023
Safety Skoda UK trials train warning tech after almost 100 near misses a year

Skoda UK trials train warning tech after almost 100 near misses a year

More than 1,000 drivers cross level crossings when it is unsafe every year.
By James Fossdyke 15 March 2023
00:51 Crashes / Wrecks See train smash into semi hauling excavator, push it like it's nothing

See train smash into semi hauling excavator, push it like it's nothing

No injuries were reported from this February 28 collision in Georgia, but it left a big mess to clean up.
By Brian Potter 14 March 2023
03:48 Toys Lego Train with snow thrower on front is small but effective

Lego Train with snow thrower on front is small but effective

It clears snow nearly as tall as the train itself.
By Brian Potter 29 December 2022
01:02 Crashes / Wrecks Dramatic video shows train crashing into lorry hauling concrete beam

Dramatic video shows train crashing into lorry hauling concrete beam

Thankfully, no one was seriously injured.
By Brian Potter 21 December 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Tesla gets hit by train, driver has minor injuries

Tesla gets hit by train, driver has minor injuries

The Amtrak train took most of the rear end off of the Tesla and left parts scattered all around the scene.
By Brian Potter 07 November 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Watch train hit a truck, toss 22,000 kilograms of cargo like a feather

Watch train hit a truck, toss 22,000 kilograms of cargo like a feather

Thankfully, no one was injured.
By Brian Potter 17 October 2022
00:25 Technology China tests a flying car that hovers using tech from maglev trains

China tests a flying car that hovers using tech from maglev trains

In the test, the development vehicles reached nearly 143 miles per hour.
By Brian Potter 16 September 2022
Humour Watch Tesla get run over by train and drive away: There's a catch

Watch Tesla get run over by train and drive away: There's a catch

It honestly looks very real, though it's clear it's just impressive editing.
By Brian Potter 08 February 2022
Manufacturing / Production Tesla bought railway track for Giga Berlin employees' commute

Tesla bought railway track for Giga Berlin employees' commute

Company plans to operate a shuttle train on the existing track and build a station to help employees get to work and back home.
By Brian Potter 01 February 2022
01:10 Crashes / Wrecks Man pulled from plane crash seconds before train destroys it

Man pulled from plane crash seconds before train destroys it

The dramatic video shows police pulling the man to safety just seconds before impact.
By Brian Potter 11 January 2022
01:06 Crashes / Wrecks See train crash into lorry loaded with cars

See train crash into lorry loaded with cars

There were minor injuries for five people on the train.
By Brian Potter 19 October 2021
Crashes / Wrecks See lorry hauling huge turbine blade impaled by freight train

See lorry hauling huge turbine blade impaled by freight train

Thankfully, no injuries in this dramatic crash.
By Christopher Smith 31 August 2021
27:13 Races and Chases Which is faster: UK public transport or BMW M4 Competition?

Which is faster: UK public transport or BMW M4 Competition?

A nail-biter from start to finish.
By Matthew Crisara 03 May 2021
00:28 Crashes / Wrecks Lorry carrying Ferrari SF90, Porsche 911 struck by train

Lorry carrying Ferrari SF90, Porsche 911 struck by train

That's a very expensive mistake.
By Christopher Smith 05 April 2021
00:39 Races and Chases Mazda driver nearly decapitated by railroad crossing gate during chase

Mazda driver nearly decapitated by railroad crossing gate during chase

Talk about a close shave.
By Christopher Smith 31 March 2021
00:49 Crashes / Wrecks Freight train completely demolishes lorry stuck on tracks

Freight train completely demolishes lorry stuck on tracks

The driver bailed out, and the train conductor suffered only minor injuries.
By Matthew Crisara 13 October 2020
Green Volvo goes green by swapping trucks for trains

Volvo goes green by swapping trucks for trains

The company is using trains for its logistics operations in a move designed to cut emissions.
By James Fossdyke 18 March 2020
Safety New data released to stop vehicles hitting bridges in London

New data released to stop vehicles hitting bridges in London

At present, London's authorities are dealing with "at least" two 'bridge strikes' a month.
By James Fossdyke 10 October 2019
Crashes / Wrecks Thieves fail to steal VW Golf GTI straight from train transport

Thieves fail to steal VW Golf GTI straight from train transport

The perpetrators stole the infotainment system out of two other vehicles, too.
By Chris Bruce 09 April 2019
186-mph train coming to U.S. in 2021

186-mph train coming to U.S. in 2021

Passenger seating capacity to increase by a third.
By Adrian Padeanu 30 August 2016
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