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    But Why: A Podcast for Curious KidsWhy Do Trains Run On Tracks?
    21 minEpisode 94

    Why Do Trains Run On Tracks?

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    How do trains work? What about electric trains? Steam trains? Bullet trains? Why do they have to go on tracks? How can trains go so fast even though they're so heavy? And why don’t trains have seat belts? We’re traveling to Union Station in Washington, DC and answering all of your questions with Amtrak’s Patrick Kidd.

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