Unveiling Portugal's Deadliest Train Crash: The Untold Story of the Alcafache Disaster
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Unveiling Portugal's Deadliest Train Crash: The Untold Story of the Alcafache Disaster

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Summary:

  • Head-on collision of two trains on the Beira Alta line on September 11, 1985, caused by human errors.

  • Marking the 40th anniversary of Portugal's largest railway accident with a new narrative series.

  • Series features exclusive testimonies and unknown facts, produced by PÚBLICO and Antena 1.

  • Episodes released weekly on Thursdays on major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Tragic Collision on the Beira Alta Line

On September 11, 1985, two trains collided head-on on the Beira Alta railway line, resulting from a series of human errors that led to this devastating outcome. As the 40th anniversary of this tragic event is commemorated, PÚBLICO and Antena 1 have launched a three-episode narrative series that delves into the history of Portugal's largest railway accident, featuring exclusive testimonies and previously unknown facts.

New episodes are published weekly on Thursdays.


Alcafache: The Largest Railway Accident in Portugal is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RTP Play, and other podcast applications.

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