The Train That Travels Past Active Volcanoes

New Zealand is world-renowned for its stunning landscapes, but for the engineers of KiwiRail, this paradise is a literal minefield. From the Northern Explorer navigating active volcanic plateaus to the TransAlpine crossing major earthquake fault lines, we reveal the high-stakes engineering required to keep these tracks open. We revisit the haunting history of the Tangiwai Disaster, where a volcanic "lahar" caused the deadliest rail crash in the country’s history, and go inside the Otira Tunnel — where toxic diesel fumes can turn fatal in seconds. This is a journey through nature’s most beautiful, and most dangerous, railway corridors. Licensed to Little Dot Studios. Subscribe to On The Move to watch more documentaries: http://bit.ly/369zkpx Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #OnTheMove

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