Top 10 Train Crash Films

Description: Set during WWII, this film involves a French Resistance fighter trying to prevent a train full of stolen art from reaching Germany, culminating in a dramatic derailment.

Fact: The film was shot on location in France, using real steam locomotives from the era. Burt Lancaster did many of his own stunts.

Description: This classic thriller involves a hijacked subway train in New York City, leading to a tense standoff and a dramatic crash. It's not a traditional train crash but captures the intensity and chaos of a train-related disaster.

Fact: The film was remade in 2009 with Denzel Washington and John Travolta. The original film's title refers to the train's departure time of 1:23 PM.

Description: A terrorist releases a deadly virus on a train, leading to a decision to divert it onto a collapsing bridge, resulting in a catastrophic crash. This film combines disaster movie elements with a suspenseful plot.

Fact: The film features an international cast including Sophia Loren, Richard Harris, and Ava Gardner. The bridge used in the film is the Garabit Viaduct in France.

Description: A mix of comedy and action, this film features a train journey that turns into a wild adventure with a crash sequence that adds to the film's excitement.

Fact: The film was Gene Wilder's first major hit after "Blazing Saddles" and "Young Frankenstein." It was also one of the first films to use a real train for action sequences.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a runaway train carrying hazardous chemicals, threatening to cause a massive disaster. The race to stop the train before it crashes is filled with suspense and high-stakes action.

Fact: The film was inspired by the 2001 CSX 8888 incident, where a train ran uncontrolled for two hours. The movie was shot in various locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Description: Liam Neeson stars as an ex-cop who gets embroiled in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute, culminating in a dramatic train crash. The film blends action with a mystery-thriller narrative.

Fact: The film was shot in New York City, using real commuter trains for authenticity. Neeson performed many of his own stunts.

Description: While not a crash in the modern sense, this silent film includes a staged train robbery with a dramatic chase and a train being stopped by a staged crash. It's a pioneering work in cinema history.

Fact: This film is considered one of the first narrative films, introducing techniques like parallel editing and close-ups. It was directed by Edwin S. Porter.

Description: While not a modern train crash, this British film involves a group of passengers stranded at a station due to a supposed ghost train, leading to a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere with a twist ending.

Fact: The film was based on a play by Arnold Ridley, who later became known for playing Private Godfrey in the TV series "Dad's Army."

Description: Two escaped convicts find themselves on a runaway train speeding towards disaster. The film explores themes of freedom, survival, and human nature amidst the chaos of an uncontrolled train.

Fact: The screenplay was written by Akira Kurosawa, but the film was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. Jon Voight won a Golden Globe for his performance.

Description: A Japanese film where a bomb is planted on a bullet train, leading to a high-stakes race against time to prevent a catastrophic crash. It's a suspenseful thriller with a focus on technological disaster.

Fact: The film was remade in Hollywood as "Speed" in