On the evening of 2 June 2023 a devastating crash involving three trains killed nearly 300 people and injured more than 800 at Bahanaga Bazar station in India’s eastern Odisha State - as two passenger trains collided with a freight train. And is enough being done globally to ensure our railways are safe? The film uses eye-witness testimony, archive footage and 3D CGI animations to piece together the moment-by-moment account of this disaster. The film recounts the complex rescue and recovery operation, revealing the critical role played by the residents of the nearest villages, who risked their lives to bring survivors to safety in the immediate aftermath of the crash. The film explores what could have caused this disaster and - featuring case studies of other train accidents – unpacks the science and engineering behind them. It also investigates the pressure put on railway services by maintenance budgets, the greater need for upgrading ageing infrastructures and the significant impact of climate change.
| Producer & Director | Alessandra Bonomolo |
| Executive Producers | Carlo Massarella , James Franklin |
| Editors | Ian Lloyd , Antonio Morra , Taimur Khan , Nick Scullard |
| DV Director | Kyle Noad |
| VFX Researcher | Mel Wanjala |
| Archive Producer | Giorgia Papapietro |
| Producers | Valeria Cardi , Cecilia Valensise |
| Production Executive | Anna Cowdry |
| Production Manager | Renata Dore |