When did NOVA Season 44 Episode 13 air?
NOVA Season 44 Episode 13 aired on February 22, 2017 at 9 PM ET.


PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

From derailments to head-on collisions to drivers killed at road crossings, deadly train accidents claim dozens of lives each year. But just how unsafe are the railroads? NOVA investigates recent rail tragedies and advances in train tech that could help prevent them, taking a special look at Japan’s superefficient bullet trains, which have a perfect safety record. What would it take to usher in a new golden age of safer, faster, more modern and reliable train travel?
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NOVA Season 44 Episode 13 aired on February 22, 2017 at 9 PM ET.
This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.
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