app01 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:23:37 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/tags/tunnel Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 Welcome to "Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything" the podcast where we unravel the most well-known tales of calamity, mishap, and unforeseen consequences that have shaped the course of history, and consider whether we’ve actually learnt anything from them all these years later! In this podcast, we examine the historical events that you may think you know about already and the causes that lead to them, be they icebergs or baker’s ovens. We will consider whether these tragedies could have been avoided, and some of the surprising things we do differently now as a result. But this podcast isn't just about dates and events; it's about learning from the past, drawing insights from hindsight, and gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexities of what really happened in these events we think we know so well. So get ready to encounter remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management as far more than just red tape… en-gb episodic Remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management! RRC International Welcome to "Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything" the podcast where we unravel the most well-known tales of calamity, mishap, and unforeseen consequences that have shaped the course of history, and consider whether we’ve actually learnt anything from them all these years later! In this podcast, we examine the historical events that you may think you know about already and the causes that lead to them, be they icebergs or baker’s ovens. We will consider whether these tragedies could have been avoided, and some of the surprising things we do differently now as a result. But this podcast isn't just about dates and events; it's about learning from the past, drawing insights from hindsight, and gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexities of what really happened in these events we think we know so well. So get ready to encounter remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management as far more than just red tape… no RRC International marketing@rrc.co.uk https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/ep24 eeae1201-3d60-481f-af37-4f1d830f45fd Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0100 RRC International full 1 RRC International Join us as we travel back to World War II to uncover the perfect storm of factors that led to the tragic Balvano train disaster, and reflect on the human cost of wartime travel for the innocent people travelling that day. 14:14 no <p>In this episode, we revisit the tragic Balvano train disaster of 1944. Amidst the turmoil of World War II, a steam-hauled, coal-burning freight train travelled through the night to its destination of Potenza, Italy. After departing from Battipaglia station, the train stalled in a tunnel and while burning low-grade coal substitutes that emitted toxic, odourless carbon monoxide, asphyxiated 517 passengers on board. <br> Join us as we uncover the perfect storm of factors that led to this heart-breaking tragedy, and reflect on the profound impact of war on the innocent lives of those travelling that day. </p> RRC, health and safety, safety, safety laws, IOSH, NEBOSH, OSHA, Balvano train disaster, train disaster, World War II, Battipaglia station, Potenza, Italy, Italy train disaster, tunnel, tunnel poisioning, carbon monoxide poisioning, coal-burning freight train, freight train, steam train, Bay of Naples, wartime train disaster In this episode, we revisit the tragic Balvano train disaster of 1944. Amidst the turmoil of World War II, a steam-hauled, coal-burning freight train travelled through the night to its destination of Potenza, Italy. After departing from Battipaglia station, the train stalled in a tunnel and while burning low-grade coal substitutes that emitted toxic, odourless carbon monoxide, asphyxiated 517 passengers on board.
Join us as we uncover the perfect storm of factors that led to this heart-breaking tragedy, and reflect on the profound impact of war on the innocent lives of those travelling that day.

]]> In this episode, we revisit the tragic Balvano train disaster of 1944. Amidst the turmoil of World War II, a steam-hauled, coal-burning freight train travelled through the night to its destination of Potenza, Italy. After departing from Battipaglia station, the train stalled in a tunnel and while burning low-grade coal substitutes that emitted toxic, odourless carbon monoxide, asphyxiated 517 passengers on board.
Join us as we uncover the perfect storm of factors that led to this heart-breaking tragedy, and reflect on the profound impact of war on the innocent lives of those travelling that day.

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