The Eschede train disaster, which occurred on 3 June 1998, is the worst high-speed rail accident in German history. An ICE 1 bullet train, travelling from Munich to Hamburg, derailed near the village of Eschede. The accident was caused by a broken steel rim on one of the train's wheels, which set off a chain reaction. The broken rim hit the guide rail, damaging it and lifting the wheels off the tracks. This caused the train to hit a bridge pillar, which collapsed on top of the train. The accident killed 101 people and seriously injured 88. Most of the victims were in the rear carriages of the train, which were trapped under the collapsing bridge. Rescue efforts were difficult due to the train's strong aluminium structures and pressure-resistant windows. Many people were trapped in the carriages for several hours, which added to the death toll. ICE 1 trains were state-of-the-art in technology and offered passengers comfort and speed. However, a serious design flaw had been made. The flexible wheel structure, which had been developed to reduce vibration, could not withstand the high speeds and constant stress of the train. The structure had been put into service without adequate testing, which led to the accident. The investigation also revealed problems with maintenance practices. The train had been reported to be vibrating several times, but the fault had not been fixed. In addition, a passenger’s report of a metal rim coming loose did not lead to the train being stopped immediately. The conductor followed the company’s instructions and checked the situation himself, which delayed the response at a critical moment. The accident brought about major changes to German rail safety. Flexible wheels were phased out, and trains were fitted with traditional steel wheels. The rail network was thoroughly inspected, and new safety practices were introduced. In addition, train crews were instructed to stop the train immediately if a serious fault occurred. The Eschede accident was a tragic example of how technological innovations and safety practices can fail together. It reminds us that careful testing and rapid response are essential to ensure the safety of passengers. Although the incident was one of Germany's biggest rail disasters, it made train travel significantly safer as a result. This video does not contain any violent imagery or description. It is well suited for use in lessons, for example! Timestamps: 0:00 Rim smashes through the train floor 0:54 Comfort has its price 6:24 Worst bullet train accident 11:24 Finger of blame pointed at Deutsche Bahn Santiago de Compostela train crash (2013): • Santiago de Compostela train crash ???? Thank you for watching the video! It means a lot to me! ???? ???? COME AND TALK ????Instagram: / petterimikkonen ????Twitter: / pmmikkonen ???? Facebook: / petterimikkonenvlog ????️ Discord: / discord ???? Website: https://www.petterimikkonen.fi ???? Email: [email protected] ????Shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.fi/pmcrue/ VIDEO SOURCES: ???? Music: Epidemic Sound ????️ Illustration: Storyblocks, Shutterstock, Flaticon ???? Written sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t... ???? A new video every week! ???? Commercial collaboration requests: [email protected] #eschede #junaturma #onnettomuus