ACROSS CONTINENTS

The machines that take us farther, higher, and faster

An episode from the series SPEED

Synopsis

This episode covers the evolution of transportation, beginning with Richard Trevethick's steam engine innovation in 1801. His "Puffing Devil" locomotive led to steam trains, connecting lands and forging new opportunities.

The narrative moves through the creation of America's transcontinental railway to the emergence of Japan's electric speed train, the Hikari No1, and beyond to the Shinkansen bullet train.

It concludes with the future of travel, from autonomous cars to VTOLs, celebrating the pioneering spirit of engineers across history.