Episodes

6 episodes in this season

Across Bolivia: The Pantanal to the Pacific Coast

53 min

India: Overcrowded and Unstoppable

49 min

Cuba's Sugar Trains

52 min

American Transcontinental Railroad

52 min

Siberia's Ice Trains

50 min

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Vietnam: Reunification Express

50 min

Tough Trains

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Vietnam: Reunification Express

Season 1 · Episode 6 · Sep 30, 2014

Vietnam’s railways, established under French colonial rule and completed in 1936, have faced a century of poor maintenance, conflict, and accidents. Accounting for 2% of the country’s annual deaths, railway safety remains a major concern. During the Vietnam War, the network became a vital supply route but also a prime target for US bombing, with engineers working tirelessly to keep it operational despite repeated destruction. Stretching from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, the railway reflects the country’s turbulent history. It remains essential today, supporting industries, transporting market goods, and serving as a critical north-south connection, though still in need of upgrades. Amidst the challenges, these resilient trains continue to play a vital role in both Vietnam’s economy and daily life.

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Tough Trains

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201450m9.0

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Vietnam: Reunification Express

Season 1 · Episode 6 · Sep 30, 2014

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