| 单词 | tank car |
| 例句 | A derailed train with a pool of toxic waste spilling from the tank cars. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He climbs to the top of the tank car and takes a running leap. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z Men and boys are hanging on to the sides of tank cars, trying to find a spot to sit or stand. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z It is early April 2000, and they have made it nearly a third of the way up the length of Mexico, a handful of migrants riding on boxcars, tank cars, and hoppers. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z On the road, they had to give up having tank cars of live fish shipped to them, because it was so hard to get deliveries on time. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Storms are best, even when they bring lightning and he is riding on a tank car full of gas; rain keeps immigration agents indoors. Enrique's Journey 2006-02-21T00:00:00Z The live fish were specially ordered and were brought all the way from the coast in tank cars and glass boxes to 432 Proudfoot Avenue. Mr. Popper's Penguins 1938-09-01T00:00:00Z Rockford woman and the unborn child of her daughter were killed as tank cars filled with ethanol erupted into flames. Report: CNR failed to warn train of danger 2012-02-14T20:59:00Z Brown said he thinks the East Palestine derailment highlighted the importance of some of his agency’s previous rules because the tougher tank cars recommended in 2015 performed better in the wreck. Rule allowing rail shipments of LNG will be put on hold to allow more study of safety concerns 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z But thick mats of tarry petroleum asphalt cover portions of sandbars, oil-speckled rocks and bushes line the shore and the wreckage of a tank car juts from the middle of the river. Dominican’s recovery, penguin peril and GOP denial: What to know about extreme weather now 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Six tank cars filled with asphalt went in the river during the June 24 derailment along with three cars filled with molten sulfur. Petroleum asphalt remains in Yellowstone River, even after cleanup from train derailment 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Thousands of people had to evacuate their homes after authorities released hazardous chemicals and set fire to them to keep five tank cars from exploding. Rail union wants new rules to improve conductor training in the wake of 2 trainee deaths 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Three days later, emergency crews released toxic vinyl chloride from five tank cars and burned it to keep them from exploding. EPA weighs formal review of vinyl chloride, toxic chemical that burned in Ohio train derailment 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The resulting fire sent a towering plume of black smoke over the town three days after the derailment that spilled several other hazardous chemicals when the tank cars carrying them ruptured. Norfolk Southern says cost of fiery Ohio derailment doubles to $803 million as cleanup continues 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z A smaller amount of molten sulfur spilled from three tank cars. Tar balls are being found 100 miles downstream from Yellowstone River train derailment 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z In the middle of the river downstream of the bridge, a tangle of steel juts out of the water from a ruptured railroad tank car that has not been removed. Petroleum asphalt remains in Yellowstone River, even after cleanup from train derailment 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Then officials decided to blow open five vinyl chloride cars and burn that chemical because they were worried those tank cars might explode. Rail union says Virginia derailment renews questions about Norfolk Southern’s safety practices 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z An older design of tank cars known as DOT-111s, which ruptured that night in Quebec, still carry flammable goods in the US, despite plans by both countries to phase them out. After deadly oil train wreck, change comes slowly for devastated city 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Foremost among events surrounding the crash was the decision by officials and investigators to release toxic vinyl chloride from five tank cars. Railroad industry sues to block limit on crew sizes that Ohio imposed after E. Palestine derailment 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The railroad also defended the decision to blow open five tank cars containing vinyl chloride and burn that chemical three days after the derailment because officials were concerned those cars might explode. Norfolk Southern says other companies should share blame in fiery Ohio derailment 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Shaw said he thinks a lot of the reforms proposed in Congress since the derailment, like strengthening tank car standards and expanding hazmat training, make sense and won’t burden railroads. Safety concerns dominate Norfolk Southern railroad CEO’s job since Ohio derailment 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z An Associated Press reporter witnessed a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars. A bridge over Yellowstone River collapses, sending a freight train into the waters below 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z But the accident was also a wake-up call for regulators about the inadequacy of rules for tank cars that ferry crude oil and other flammable goods around the continent. After deadly oil train wreck, change comes slowly for devastated city 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z Several tank cars were damaged in the crash, and officials decided that five of them containing vinyl chloride needed to be blown open to release the chemical and prevent an explosion. NTSB hearing focuses on equipment that failed before fiery Ohio derailment 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z In addition to the companies involved in the vinyl chloride and plastic pellet cars, Norfolk Southern sued the companies responsible for three other tank cars that breached. Norfolk Southern says other companies should share blame in fiery Ohio derailment 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Temperature readings and malfunctioning pressure relief valves led experts to believe a chemical reaction was taking place inside the tank cars that was building pressure, and that this could cause an explosion. Response to fiery Ohio derailment frustrated by poor communication and incomplete information 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The hearing on Friday will focus on tank car safety and the trackside detectors. Firefighters struggled to identify the toxic freight in fiery Ohio train derailment, chiefs say 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Under this bill, crude oil trains with 20 tank cars or more would be subject to a speed limit of 50 mph, lowering the requirement from the current 35 tank cars or more. Railway Safety Act will help protect communities | Editorial 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z On Friday, residents, local officials and others are hearing testimony about the wheel bearings, trackside detectors and tank cars. NTSB hearing focuses on equipment that failed before fiery Ohio derailment 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z On March 2, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration called on tank car owners to examine their fleets for models fitted with aluminum covers that protect pressure-relief valves and to consider upgrading to steel. Feds urge review of ‘train makeup’ amid rising derailments of long trains 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z Drew McCarty with Specialized Profession Services said one of the tank cars “frankly scared the hell out of us” when it violently released vinyl chloride with a roar after hours of calm. Response to fiery Ohio derailment frustrated by poor communication and incomplete information 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z But large water tanks and railroad firefighting equipment remained at the site to handle any flare-ups as damaged tank cars are removed. Cleanup begins after fiery Minnesota ethanol derailment 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z One thing in the 2015 rules was a requirement to upgrade DOT-111 tank cars used to haul crude oil and ethanol to make them less likely to leak in a derailment. Fiery derailments renew Americans’ focus on railroad safety 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Railroads transport the flammable liquid in 30,000-gallon tank cars, generally from the Midwest to the East Coast, California and Texas, according to the Association of American Railroads. Town evacuates after Minnesota train carrying ethanol derails, catches fire 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Some propylene gas also leaked from a tank car that was punctured in the crash, but officials were able to patch the leak on that car. Cold temps help contain chemicals in North Dakota derailment 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z Norfolk Southern’s Robert Wood said even if there wasn’t a chemical reaction, officials were still concerned that the tank cars could fail and release the vinyl chloride. Response to fiery Ohio derailment frustrated by poor communication and incomplete information 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Four of the tank cars ruptured and caught fire. Cleanup begins after fiery Minnesota ethanol derailment 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Another 35,000 older tank cars need to be upgraded or replaced. Fiery derailments renew Americans’ focus on railroad safety 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Shaw offered support for some safety enhancements, including training for emergency response crews and phasing out older tank car models. Bipartisan support emerges for Senate railroad safety bill 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z He said Congress could go even further in setting safety standards for tank cars, which are not typically owned by the railroads. Senators question Norfolk Southern CEO on safety record, Ohio commitments 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z The advisory cited preliminary data from the National Transportation Safety Board investigation that found significant issues in DOT-111 tank cars in the Ohio derailment. U.S. urges rail tank car owners, shippers to use best available cars 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Shaw supports provisions in the act for railroads to fund training for emergency crews, a review of regulations for rail care inspections every three years and accelerating the phaseout of older tank car models. Norfolk Southern supports some new regs after Ohio disaster 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z But the Railway Supply Institute, which represents big tank car manufacturers that own most of the nation’s tank cars, says that’s not possible because of current labor and supply chain shortages. Fiery derailments renew Americans’ focus on railroad safety 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z No injuries were reported; three derailed tank cars were carrying hazardous material residue but all remained intact, the report said. Safety board: Alabama derailed train lacked needed couplers 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z An initial fire was brought under control over the weekend, but a potentially more dangerous problem emerged: Hazardous vinyl chloride in one of the tank cars was heating, creating the risk of an explosion. Senators question Norfolk Southern CEO on safety record, Ohio commitments 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z There were seven cars in the train, including two locomotives, one buffer car and four tank cars. What we know about the BNSF train derailment on the Swinomish Reservation 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Shaw also says there are “areas in which we believe Congress could go further with safety legislation,” including stricter standards for tank car design and research into technology that would detect problems with rail cars. Norfolk Southern supports some new regs after Ohio disaster 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The vinyl chloride released from tank cars in Ohio out of fear it might explode is associated with increased risk of certain cancers. Fiery derailments renew Americans’ focus on railroad safety 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z They require specially designed tank cars and placards that provide critical information to emergency responders. Railroad merger draws increased scrutiny in wake of Ohio derailment 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Then, a “drastic” temperature change in one of the tank cars on Feb. 5 led authorities to conduct a “controlled release” of vinyl chloride, which unleashed a plume of toxic fumes. Norfolk Southern train derails in Alabama hours before CEO testifies in Senate 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Update on this morning’s train derailment: Responders have removed the tank cars from the scene and uprighted the locomotives. What we know about the BNSF train derailment on the Swinomish Reservation 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Norfolk Southern personnel did not come to officials’ meetings — and decision-makers were stunned to learn partway through their planning that the company wanted to release chemicals from five tank cars, not one, Brewer recounted. Senators scrutinize communication lapses in toxic Ohio train disaster 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Five of the derailed tank cars in East Palestine were carrying vinyl chloride, which is used to make plastic and can release hydrogen chloride and other toxic chemicals when burned. Rail Heat Sensors, Under Scrutiny in Ohio Crash, Face Few Regulations 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z An STB analysis concluded the merger would result in increased freight traffic in some communities, as well as the deployment of longer trains and more hazmat tank cars. Railroad merger draws increased scrutiny in wake of Ohio derailment 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The advisory follows another Thursday that called on tank car owners to examine their fleets for models fitted with aluminum covers protecting pressure relief valves and consider upgrading to steel. Feds urge railroads to review sharing of hazardous shipment information 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z The Association of American Railroads trade group said the industry has a strong track record of pushing for safety improvements and tough tank car standards to prevent hazardous materials spills. Railroads urged to examine track detectors after Ohio crash 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z He later added: “The decision to go from the one tank car to the five was jaw-dropping.” Senators scrutinize communication lapses in toxic Ohio train disaster 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The agency took other steps to improve railway safety during President Barack Obama’s second term, including a rule aimed at strengthening the regulation of tank cars that carry hazardous materials. Rail Heat Sensors, Under Scrutiny in Ohio Crash, Face Few Regulations 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z In five derailments, tank cars carrying hazardous materials derailed or spilled. Railroad merger draws increased scrutiny in wake of Ohio derailment 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z The agency said car owners should consider switching to steel covers, which is now the industry standard on new tank cars because steel is less likely to melt. NTSB: Key tank car part melted after Ohio train derailment 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z The bill would also authorize $22 million for the Federal Railroad Administration and $5 million for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to research and develop stronger tank car safety features. Senate Republicans and Democrats Propose Rail Safety Bill 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Then, on Feb. 5, with fires still smoldering, temperatures in one of the five tank cars carrying highly toxic gas began rising to dangerous levels, prompting fears of a catastrophic explosion. How a small-town train derailment erupted into a culture battle 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z At about 1:15 a.m. on July 6, 2013, as the ghost train raced into the town’s center, the tank cars separated from the locomotives and derailed. Canada Saw a Deadly Derailment. A Decade Later, Little Has Changed. 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z In the aftermath of the derailment, the temperature in one of the five tank cars carrying the highly toxic gas began to rise, worrying authorities about a potentially catastrophic explosion. Crew tried to stop Ohio train after alert on overheating wheel bearing, NTSB says 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z It’s not clear how many tank cars in use might have aluminum valve covers. NTSB: Key tank car part melted after Ohio train derailment 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z The Transportation Department had moved to propose tank car standards in response to a number of incidents in which they ruptured and released their contents. Railroads crushed rules that Biden aims to revive after Ohio derailment 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The engineer immediately applied the brakes and an automatic braking system kicked in, but minutes later the train derailed and several tank cars erupted in flames. How a small-town train derailment erupted into a culture battle 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z One recommendation that was swiftly implemented nationwide was the replacement of the tank car models used on the Lac-Mégantic train, with new or retrofitted ones designed to be sturdier if they were to derail. Canada Saw a Deadly Derailment. A Decade Later, Little Has Changed. 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z While there were no initial human fatalities or injuries, many of the tank cars contained hazardous chemicals, which put the nearly 5,000 residents of the town at risk. From vinyl chloride to isobutylene, how a non-scientist can assess the danger of a mystery chemical 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z One tank car was breached, releasing approximately 23,000 gallons of vinyl chloride. “Traveling bombs”: Ohio disaster shows how both parties enable 21st-century rail robber barons 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Though the industry supported more stringent tank car standards, it took issue with the analysis underpinning the government’s plan for bolstering specific rupture-prone models with prescriptions for thicker walls and more robust pressure-relief valves. Railroads crushed rules that Biden aims to revive after Ohio derailment 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Separately, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a package of reforms Tuesday, calling on railroad operators to take immediate steps to improve safety, such as accelerating the planned upgrade of tank cars. EPA takes charge of cleanup in toxic Ohio train derailment 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z University of Illinois professor Christopher Barkan, who teaches a class on railroad operating safety and advises the industry on tank car safety standards and environmental concerns, said he believes the railroad will follow through. Buttigieg urges safety changes after fiery Ohio derailment 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Five of the derailed tank cars were carrying vinyl chloride, which is used to make plastic and can release hydrogen chloride and other toxic chemicals when burned. Norfolk Southern’s Profits and Accident Rates Rose in Recent Years 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z For railroads, certain classes of hazardous materials can only be shipped in specially designed tank cars. High-profile chemical spills on rails, roads prompt transport concerns 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The Obama administration still imposed speed limits, braking system mandates and new tank car standards in 2015, but only after they were narrowed in response to industry pressure. Railroads crushed rules that Biden aims to revive after Ohio derailment 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Railroads and the shipping companies that own tank cars also have been steadily improving them to reduce the chances they will rupture in a derailment. Fiery Ohio derailment raises railroad safety questions 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Eric Deroche, St. James homeland security director, said a tank car was leaking hydrochloric acid that would have to be neutralized and removed. Train derailment, acid lead prompt evacuations in Louisiana 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z “The upgrades to the tank cars made a big difference,” Ms. Boyles, the environmental lawyer, said. Norfolk Southern’s Profits and Accident Rates Rose in Recent Years 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Allowed the bulk transport of liquified natural gas in rail tank cars Read more » Tracking Biden’s environmental actions The government also rejected a bid by the AAR to expand the new tank car standards so they applied evenly — even when a train is using only a few to haul hazardous material. Railroads crushed rules that Biden aims to revive after Ohio derailment 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z At the same time, federal safety regulators should look closely at this accident as they review standards for tank cars carrying flammable material. Lessons from Whatcom oil train spill 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z The train included tank cars marked with hazardous materials placards. Rail crews resume cleanup after NW Indiana train derailment 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z Between three and five tank cars derailed at about 11:40 a.m., Train carrying crude oil derails, burns north of Seattle 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z Allowed the bulk transport of liquified natural gas in rail tank cars Read more » Tracking Biden’s environmental actions The tank car was carrying cyclohexanone, a pale and oily liquid that is toxic and flammable. Two workers transporting chemical from derailed train hurt 2020-07-31T04:00:00Z Congress in 2015 created new safety standards, including a requirement that safer tank cars be used for transporting flammable material such as crude oil. Lessons from Whatcom oil train spill 2020-12-29T05:00:00Z But none of the tank cars appeared to have sustained damage and DeGraff said a hazardous materials response team was not called to the derailment scene, located near the Indiana Dunes National Park. Rail crews resume cleanup after NW Indiana train derailment 2020-12-24T05:00:00Z Two of the tank cars were carrying cyclohexanone, a pale and oily liquid that is toxic and flammable. Investigation, cleanup to begin in Arizona train derailment 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z Eddy County deputies were advised that Vernon was inside a railroad tank car unconscious and not breathing around 9 a.m., authorities said. Contractor found dead in railroad tank car in New Mexico 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z The administration failed to adequately analyze those risks and failed to consider the environmental and climate effects of allowing LNG to be shipped in rail tank cars, the states said. 15 states oppose Trump plan to allow LNG shipments by rail 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z Fortress would retain a tank car depot and a contract for a branch line in Ohio. Canadian Pacific to buy Central Maine and Quebec Railway 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z Crews are working to get the locomotives and tank cars back on the tracks. Union Pacific train with liquefied gas derails in Portland 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z Authorities said the leak was stopped overnight when the tank car was hauled to an upright position. Investigation, cleanup to begin in Arizona train derailment 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z The company owns or leases a fleet of railroad tank cars. Philadelphia refinery seeks to sell oil stocks, equipment after... 2019-07-03T04:00:00Z The National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating, says 20 rail cars derailed and five tank cars caught fire. The Latest: Horses die in Texas fire caused by derailment 2019-04-24T04:00:00Z The order will also call on the Transportation Department to propose a rule that would allow liquefied natural gas to be shipped in approved rail tank cars. Trump order would make it harder to block pipelines 2019-04-09T04:00:00Z The board also urged the Association of American Railroads and freight car supplier American Railcar Industries to monitor tank car welding processes. Safety board makes recommendations after W.Va. tank car leak 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z But U.S. companies build freight rail cars, such as boxcars and tank cars, and they fear China will target them next. Could a Chinese-made Metro car spy on us? Many experts say yes. 2019-01-07T05:00:00Z CN’s oil pucks would move in gondola cars, which weigh less than tank cars, allowing the railroad to load them with more crude. Oil pucks and pellets; Canada eyes new ways to move stranded crude 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z Only one train a day connects it with Moscow, stopping for just one minute for visitors to descend onto a bare platform with a line of oil tank cars on the side track. Military intelligence offers career path in today’s Russia 2018-10-12T04:00:00Z The San Bernardino County Fire Department says 13 tank cars went off the rails Tuesday morning on the south side of Cajon Pass. The Latest: No injuries in Southern California train derail 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z Crude oil from derailed railroad tank cars upstream added to the city misery. More rain adds to problems in northwest Iowa community 2018-06-25T04:00:00Z Democrat Schumer says the shipments put communities at risk of a devastating explosion and fire if tank cars derail or puncture. Schumer calls for crude oil safety standards for oil trains 2018-06-06T04:00:00Z The 149-car train buckled, forcing 15 cars off the rails, including eight tank cars loaded with vinyl chloride. Village fights railroad for taxes that could save its future 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z Union Tank Car says removal of approximately 65 tank cars is expected to be completed by mid-January. Railway leasing company to remove railcars from Adirondacks 2017-12-26T05:00:00Z The San Bernardino County Fire Department tweets that 13 tank cars containing an unknown material went off the tracks Tuesday morning and at least two are leaking. The Latest: No injuries in Southern California train derail 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, the Transportation Department reversed a decision requiring crude oil rail tank cars to be fitted with an advanced braking system designed to prevent fiery derailments. Trump rail safety oversight in focus after Amtrak crash 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z A quiet row of empty tank cars is better than a never ending series of rock hauling cargo trains, the intended hypothetically more profitable use of the trackage. Empty Rail Cars Roll Into the Adirondacks, Stirring Controversy 2017-11-13T05:00:00Z The coupler of one of the cars punctured one of the tank cars, spewing its contents on the ground and erupting into fire that spread to other tanks. Village fights railroad for taxes that could save its future 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z If it is that easy for graffiti artists to get this close, security is too loose, at least around these railroad tank cars as well as the chemical plants Mr. Quirk mentioned. Opinion | A danger in plain sight 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z As of September, there were 35,252 tank cars hauling ethanol, and 84 percent were DOT 111s, according to the latest Association of American Railroads data. New, safer U.S. rail cars gather dust even as ethanol trains grow longer 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, the Transportation Department reversed a decision requiring crude oil rail tank cars to be fitted with an advanced braking system designed to prevent fiery derailments. Trump rail safety oversight in focus after Amtrak crash 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z More than two dozen tank cars hauling ethanol derailed Friday morning in northwestern Iowa, causing some to catch fire and sending an unknown volume of the biofuel into a nearby creek, officials said. Ethanol train derails in Iowa, bursts into flames 2017-03-10T05:00:00Z CSX says no hazardous materials leaked from any of the tank cars. Crews removing derailed freight train with hazardous load 2017-03-08T05:00:00Z In the post-9/11 world, there was still an immediate threat to Capitol Hill from chlorine gas tank cars passing within three blocks. Opinion | A danger in plain sight 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z Another tank car leaked calcium chloride, described as “nonhazardous,” and a third leaked ethanol. Virginia Avenue Tunnel project advances in D.C. amid neighborhood disruption 2017-01-28T05:00:00Z Mr. Icahn’s American Railcar Industries is suing the Federal Railroad Administration for allegedly unlawfully requiring it to test tank cars for leaks. A new Trump adviser introduces new — and unaccountable — conflicts 2016-12-25T05:00:00Z Sixteen tank cars from a Union Pacific train hauling North Dakota crude through the Columbia River Gorge derailed in early June along a curve in the tracks near Mosier, Oregon. Business Highlights 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z A second round of testing that Congress asked for — including full-scale experiments to see how tank cars derail and get punctured — is underway by the Transportation Research Board at the National Academy of Sciences. Railroads, regulators clash over braking system for trains carrying flammable liquids 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z This doesn’t seem to be the case, as I notice graffiti on many of the tank cars passing through Kensington. One such train was transporting molten sulfur. Opinion | A danger in plain sight 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z CSX says 15 rail cars derailed, including one tank car carrying a hazardous solvent. Some streets closed as part of train derails in Toledo 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said that the newer oil tank cars remain explosion prone. Oil trains: There's more safety and jobs in renewables 2016-10-04T04:00:00Z Another tank car leaked calcium chloride, described as “non-hazardous,” and a third leaked ethanol. Report: Wheel failure caused May CSX train derailment in Northeast D.C. 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z If tank cars have less than a full load of liquid, the sloshing as the train slows adds to their momentum. Railroads, regulators clash over braking system for trains carrying flammable liquids 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z While the line is a route for oil trains, the rail cars shown are hopper cars, typically used to carry grain or coal — not tank cars. Pacific Northwest Weighs Response to Risks Posed by Oil Trains 2016-07-31T04:00:00Z CSX explained the cause of the derailment of a tank car carrying 24,000 gallons of a toxic chemical called acrylonitrile in responses filed in court Thursday to two lawsuits. CSX: Bearing failed 9 miles before Tennessee derailment 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z CSX explained the cause of the derailment of a tank car carrying 24,000 gallons of a toxic chemical called acrylonitrile in responses filed Thursday to two lawsuits. CSX: Bearing failed 9 miles before Maryville derailment 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Like crude oil, ethanol is also sometimes shipped in trains with large numbers of tank cars that, if derailed, can spill their contents and ignite fierce fires that spread to other cars. Feds propose railroads have plans to deal with oil spills 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z That push from the rear in the Mosier, Ore., wreck may explain why a coupler pierced through another tank car, causing the leak that sparked the fire, he said. Railroads, regulators clash over braking system for trains carrying flammable liquids 2016-12-19T05:00:00Z Oil is often transported in trains of as many as 100 tank cars at a time. Feds propose railroads have plans to deal with oil spills 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z “Every tank car carrying crude or ethanol needs to be upgraded or replaced,” he said. Despite derailments, little progress in railcar upgrades 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z In the meantime, a broken axle punctured the tank car and started a fire that burned over 16 hours, sending dozens to the hospital. CSX: Bearing failed 9 miles before Maryville derailment 2016-07-25T04:00:00Z Oil is often transported in trains with as many as 100 tank cars at a time. Feds propose railroads have plans to deal with oil spills 2016-07-13T04:00:00Z "Every tank car carrying crude or ethanol needs to be upgraded or replaced," said railroad association spokesman Ed Greenberg. Upgrades to unsafe tank cars could take 15 years, board says 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z “Every tank car carrying crude or ethanol needs to be upgraded or replaced,” said railroad association spokesman Ed Greenberg. Upgrades to unsafe tank cars could take 15 years, board says 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z And Vancouver Energy has committed to using state-of-the-industry tank cars for its facility. Lessons learned from Oregon oil-train accident 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z In the June 5 incident at Mosier, 16 tank cars derailed, which led to the evacuation of about 100 people from a nearby mobile-home park. Firefighters association urges Gov. Inslee to halt oil-train transport 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z His father owned a railroad tank car company. Walter Curley, Venture Capitalist and U.S. Ambassador, Dies at 93 2016-06-08T04:00:00Z The Mosier wastewater treatment plant and sewer system are not operational as a result of the derailment Friday of 16 of the 96 tank cars on a Union Pacific train. Digest 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z Sixteen tank cars, part of a 96-car train operated by Union Pacific railroad, derailed Friday. Mosier, Ore., moves to halt traffic on rail line after derailment 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z Authorities were working to clean up an oil sheen in the Columbia river near the scene of the derailment, and the oil inside the remaining tank cars was being moved to trucks. Oregon oil-train crash damaged town's water and sewer systems 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z Sixteen of the 96 tank cars on the train derailed Friday near Mosier, Ore., about 70 miles east of Portland. Heavy rain lifts in Texas, but floodwaters threaten Gulf Coast area 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z Related: Train carrying oil derails near Oregon's Columbia river gorge Sixteen of the 96 tank cars on the train derailed on Friday near Mosier, Oregon, about 70 miles east of Portland. Protest and oil sheen on Columbia river follow Oregon train derailment 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z Sixteen of the 96 tank cars on the train derailed Friday near Mosier, Oregon, about 70 miles east of Portland. Crews work to contain sheen after Oregon train derailment 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z “Under the law we don’t actually need a permit,” he said by email, explaining that only companies who use tank vehicles or tank cars are required to obtain permits. Gas delivery startups want to change the world – but will they blow it up first? 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Three of the tank cars were found to be leaking, including 750 gallons of the liquid content of a tanker containing sodium hydroxide. In aftermath of derailment, D.C. officials turn focus to CSX and its cargo 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z Pictures posted on the fire department’s Twitter account showed several cars lying on their sides by the tracks on the main train route into the city, including tank cars, bulk material cars and box cars. Freight train leaks hazardous material after derailing near Washington DC 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z Photos on the fire department's twitter account showed several cars lying on their sides by the tracks on the main train route into the city, including tank cars, bulk material cars and box cars. Freight train derails in Washington, cars leaking hazardous chemicals 2016-05-01T04:00:00Z More than 400,000 tank cars of oil are shipped across the country annually. Government watchdog says federal regulators failing to refer serious safety violations involving freight rail shipments of other hazardous cargo for criminal prosecution 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z The story goes that engineers were steam cleaning a freight train tank car when it started to rain. Show confirms recent ‘Mythbusters’ filmed in eastern Oregon 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z Frank Rosebur of Peoria and Dean Stone of Pekin died last year from exposure to hydrogen sulfide gas in a railroad tank car. Families sue Illinois animal feed plant after worker deaths 2015-12-31T05:00:00Z Hart said the focus on hazardous-materials crashes is to prevent derailments, ensure tank cars do not breach and ensure emergency personnel are prepared for crashes. Report: Human error, defects cause most railway incidents 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z The next day, 35 families were evacuated in Watertown, Wis., more than 200 miles from the first accident, when 13 tank cars of a Canadian Pacific train derailed. Report questions safety of rusting, crumbling railroad bridges 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z One case the report said should have been referred for criminal investigation involved a company that produced tank car valves that hadn't been put through a required design approval process. Government watchdog says federal regulators failing to refer serious safety violations involving freight rail shipments of other hazardous cargo for criminal prosecution 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z In July 2013, a runaway freight train carrying 74 tank cars full of Bakken oil derailed in the town of Lac-Mégantic, setting off an inferno that destroyed 30 downtown buildings and killed 47 people. Deadline for train safety technology undercut by industry lobbying 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z Oil from the tank cars caused a sludge deposit in the Kanawha River and an adjoining creek, as well as a sheen along the shorelines, according to the U.S. Broken Rail Missed by Inspectors Caused West Virginia Train Derailment 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z One man was able to escape from the tank car and call 911, despite suffering oxygen deprivation. Port of New Orleans rail yard accident leaves 1 man dead 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z In West Virginia, 20 of the 27 tank cars that derailed were breached and spilled more than 378,000 gallons of oil. Railroad Agency Details New Rail-Track Standards 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z About two-thirds of the accidents resulted in spills, fires or explosions, a record that has already prompted regulators to demand stronger tank cars and other safety measures. Why are oil trains crashing? Track problems could be to blame 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z Thousands more practice diagnosing leaking tank cars at free hazardous materials workshops the industry holds around the country. Big cities scramble to be prepared for an oil train disaster 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z Short-line railroads from Utah to Pennsylvania are making millions of dollars every month by providing refiners, producers and traders a place to park their unused tank cars. Big Rail's little cousins find boon in U.S. oil-by-rail bust 2015-09-01T04:00:00Z That means miles-long lines of black tank cars are showing up on long-unused rail spurs around the country as short-line railroads store them for the leasing companies or other entities that own them. Slump in oil-by-rail shipments boosts car storage business 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z The railroad is helping fight the fire by spraying water from tank cars and transferring water to firefighting trucks, he said. Washington wildfire destroys homes, forces evacuations 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z “Petroleum crude oil unit trains transporting heavily loaded tank cars will tend to impart higher than usual forces to the track infrastructure during their operation,” the safety board said in a report this year. Why are oil trains crashing? Track problems could be to blame 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z But the trains now passing through cities consist entirely of tank cars filled with flammable crude. Big cities scramble to be prepared for an oil train disaster 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z Forget about oil in tank cars that are moving. Keep Asking Questions About the Amtrak Crash 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z Car owners are willing to pay more for storing uncleaned tank cars, like the ones Ellis is seeking, to avoid the $3,500 cleaning fee. Slump in oil-by-rail shipments boosts car storage business 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z The groups, including the Sierra Club and the Center for Biological Diversity, said the rules, issued on May 1, would allow the industry to continue to use “unsafe tank cars” for up to 10 years. Environmental Groups File Challenge to Oil Transport Rules 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z The Federal Railroad Administration is preparing in coming weeks to issue a new set of initiatives to address the track problems, after previously clamping tighter restrictions on tank car designs and railroad operations. Why are oil trains crashing? Track problems could be to blame 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z The new regulations are expected to cost an estimated $2.5 billion to implement over the next two decades, two-thirds of that to retrofit or retire existing tank cars, according to estimates contained in the rules. U.S. green groups sue in challenge to oil train safety rules 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z That yard is frequently occupied by tank cars "that haul crude oil, ethanol, or other explosive liquids." Keep Asking Questions About the Amtrak Crash 2015-05-27T04:00:00Z Improved tank car standards, heightened train equipment and rail inspection efforts also will play a critical role. Excerpts from recent North Dakota editorials 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z Transportation Department rules apply to trains with 35 or more tank cars carrying flammable liquids. Oil train rules challenged by Illinois municipalities 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z Four tank cars were punctured, sending 4,300 gallons of crude pouring out of the tangled wreckage. Why are oil trains crashing? Track problems could be to blame 2015-10-07T04:00:00Z It also challenges a requirement that tank cars be equipped with new electronic braking systems or face operational restrictions. Oil Industry Asks Court to Block Rail Transport Safety Rules 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z Circuit Court of Appeals for the Washington, D.C., would set aside a requirement for improvements to railroad tank cars that are known to fail during accidents. Business Highlights 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., would set aside a requirement for improvements to railroad tank cars that are known to fail during accidents. Oil industry challenges rules meant to stop train explosions 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z However, company officials said Thursday those plans will be delayed because of dropping oil prices and new rules for tank cars that ship hazardous fluids, which federal officials released last week. Plans for railcar refurbishing plant in Hutchinson on hold 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z The Transportation Department on Friday announced a series of new rules for tank car design and the trains that pull them. Oil train derails, explodes in flames in North Dakota; nearby town evacuated 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z About 40 residents from the tiny Wells County town of Heimdal were evacuated after 10 tank cars left the rails, fire officials and the state's emergency management agency said. Small town evacuated after oil train derails in North Dakota 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z The new rules will force a costly overhaul of the nation’s tank car fleet, which may also drive up the cost of transporting crude and curtail the growth rate. North Dakota town evacuated after latest oil train car explosion 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z Also of concern is a provision exempting trains with fewer than 35 tank cars from the tougher construction requirement. Oil industry challenges rules meant to stop train explosions 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z The industry is unhappy with a provision that would require tank cars to be equipped with electronically controlled brakes. Oil Tank Cars Derail and Catch Fire in North Dakota 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z An additional 13 tank cars were found to be leaking and were removed during stops in Vancouver and in Auburn, south of Seattle. Federal officials say leaking oil train had flawed valves 2015-05-02T04:00:00Z The locomotive engine and 99 tank cars not affected were unhitched and moved away, Fong said. Small town evacuated after oil train derails in North Dakota 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z Under those rules, trains hauling multiple tank cars that are not equipped with new electronically controlled brakes are not to exceed 30 mph. North Dakota town evacuated after latest oil train car explosion 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z “We’re also requiring retrofitting to bring existing tank cars up to this standard.” Transportation Dept. gets strict on rules for trains carrying flammable oil 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z The Association of American Railroads said it backed the new tank car requirements but objected to a requirement that railroads should adopt new electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, or E.C.P., starting in 2021 for oil trains. U.S. Sets New Rules for Oil Shipments by Rail 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z The first leak was discovered Jan. 12, when crew members spotted an oil sheen on the side of a single tank car at the Hauser refueling depot about 20 miles east of Spokane. Federal officials say leaking oil train had flawed valves 2015-05-02T04:00:00Z The requirements by U.S. and Canadian officials include stronger tank cars. US, Canada unveil rules to boost oil train safety 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z The railroad industry and U.S. regulators last year reached a voluntary agreement for a series of steps to prevent the derailments and reduce the probability of a fire if tank cars do derail. North Dakota town evacuated after latest oil train car explosion 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z In addition to requiring changes in design that would make tank cars less prone to leaking when trains derail, the new regulations require installation of new braking systems to prevent “accordion-like” pileups in derailments. Transportation Dept. gets strict on rules for trains carrying flammable oil 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z The fee would be paired with tax breaks for upgrades to newer tank cars that can better withstand derailments. Social media stocks fall; Exxon reports weaker earnings 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z In late March, the agency issued a directive to tank car owners to replace the valves. Federal officials say leaking oil train had flawed valves 2015-05-02T04:00:00Z Senators from six states on Thursday proposed that the government charge companies a special fee to ship oil, ethanol and other flammable liquids in older railroad tank cars. Senators Propose Fees for Shipping Oil by Rail Car 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z On Friday, federal transportation regulators are expected to announce new rules calling for up to 155,000 flammable liquid tank cars to be retrofitted or replaced. Fee proposed on rail cars that haul oil, other flammables 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z “I want to congratulate Secretary Foxx for issuing a final rule on rail tank cars transporting flammable materials, including crude oil and ethanol,” DeFazio said. Transportation Dept. gets strict on rules for trains carrying flammable oil 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z Federal regulators are expected to release new standards for the tank cars that carry crude oil and new rules for railroad operations as soon as next month. Investigators release records of fiery Casselton derailment 2015-04-27T04:00:00Z The tank cars can’t be used until replacement valves are installed. Federal officials say leaking oil train had flawed valves 2015-05-02T04:00:00Z The emergency orders do not address the kind of reinforcements that should be made to tank cars, but those will be part of the new regulations. Safety Regulations Issued for Trains Carrying Oil 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z A study commissioned last year by the Railway Supply Institute, which represents tank car owners and manufacturers, said modifying the flammable liquids tank car fleet would cost more than $4 billion. Fee proposed on rail cars that haul oil, other flammables 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z He said that by April 2020, all tank cars will be manufactured to new design standards or upgraded to meet them. Transportation Dept. gets strict on rules for trains carrying flammable oil 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z Last year Greenbrier started marketing its "tank car of the future," with thicker steel, at 9/16 inches, than the latest 7/16-inch design adopted by the industry in 2011. Greenbrier may stop building railcars deemed too weak: CEO 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z More than 37,000 of the other valves were sold to tank car owners and repair facilities. Federal officials say leaking oil train had flawed valves 2015-05-02T04:00:00Z The National Transportation Safety Board said on Monday that the new generation of crude oil tank cars must be better able to withstand the high heat and pressure from a crash or a blast. Safety Regulations Issued for Trains Carrying Oil 2015-04-17T04:00:00Z The body of the second worker was retrieved from inside the tank car. Authorities release name of 1 Omaha explosion victim 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z New federal rules for the tank cars that carry crude oil and regulations for railroad operations are expected to be released later this spring. Many more oil trains crossing Nebraska, Iowa this spring 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Ceramic blankets already are used for tank cars transporting liquefied petroleum gas. US safety board: Oil train tank cars need urgent upgrades 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z The agency estimates about 6,000 tank cars nationwide are equipped with the faulty valves. Federal officials say leaking oil train had flawed valves 2015-05-02T04:00:00Z The National Transportation Safety Board issued a series of recommendations calling for tank cars to be fitted with protective systems better able to withstand fire than the bare steel construction now widely in use. US safety board: Oil train tank cars need urgent upgrades 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z Battalion Chief Tim McCaw of the Omaha Fire Department says one victim was found on the ground near a tank car. Authorities release name of 1 Omaha explosion victim 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z The board also said a decade-long retrofit timeline suggested by the tank car industry was too long to wait. Safety board says oil train tank cars need urgent upgrades 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z The oil and ethanol tank car fleet is projected to number at least 115,000 cars by the end of 2015. US safety board: Oil train tank cars need urgent upgrades 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z No one was hurt in the fire, which burned for days, fed by oil leaking from the ruptured tank cars. As oil trains roll across America, volunteer firefighters face big risk 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z “Every tank car moving crude oil today should be phased out or built to a higher standard,” the group said in a statement. US safety board: Oil train tank cars need urgent upgrades 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z But little more than a year ago, a CSX train that included six crude-oil tank cars derailed on a river bridge in the middle of Philadelphia. After a spate of train wrecks, Congress takes a new view of federal rail agency 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z The National Transportation Safety Board issued a series of recommendations Monday calling for tank cars to be fitted with protective systems better able to withstand fire than the bare steel construction now widely in use. Safety board says oil train tank cars need urgent upgrades 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z Department of Transportation would require that oil tank cars be thicker with added thermal protection. Prospect of oil train derailment worries Longmont residents 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z A used tank car may be worth as little as $30,000, based on rail equipment broker websites. Crude-oil train wrecks raise questions about safety claims 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z A spokesman for the American Petroleum Institute said the organization supports a “science-based” approach to safety that includes track maintenance and repairs in addition to tank car upgrades. US safety board: Oil train tank cars need urgent upgrades 2015-04-06T04:00:00Z Seven years ago, 9,500 tank cars of Bakken crude traveled by railroad. After a spate of train wrecks, Congress takes a new view of federal rail agency 2015-03-14T04:00:00Z In September, the feds proposed a two-year transition that would require all oil to be carried in stronger tank cars. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z Many residents and first responders saw columns of fire rising hundreds of feet in the air as several of the tank cars ruptured from heat exposure. Illinois oil train derailment threatens Mississippi River 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z He said the vast majority of tank cars are owned by shippers or rail-car leasing companies. Train carrying crude oil derails in northern Ontario 2015-03-07T05:00:00Z “We are not moving fast enough,” Senator Maria Cantwell, a Democrat from Washington State, told Anthony Foxx, the transportation secretary, referring to the adoption of new tank car standards. A Third Blast on Oil Trains Stirs Scrutiny 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z The wrecks have intensified pressure on President Barack Obama’s administration to approve tougher standards for railroads and tank cars, despite industry complaints that it could cost billions and slow freight deliveries. Illinois oil train derailment involved safer tank cars 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z Some recent disasters, including the latest in Illinois, involved tank cars built to the more stringent standard voluntarily adopted by the rail industry. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z About 172,000 gallons of crude oil recovered from the tank cars are being transferred to other tank cars for transport elsewhere. Soil disposal work continues at W.Va. train derailment site 2015-02-28T05:00:00Z In both cases in Canada, the tank cars ruptured and released crude oil, which fed the flames. Canada: Oil train accident shows new safety rules inadequate 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z She said that she planned to introduce a bill calling for stricter tank car standards than the ones currently contemplated by the Transportation Department. A Third Blast on Oil Trains Stirs Scrutiny 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z The DEQ says of the crude oil that escaped the tank car, 98 percent was consumed in a fire. Va. fines CSX $361,000 for Lynchburg derailment in 2014 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z Pennsylvania has already seen four non-catastrophic oil train derailments, including one that left tank cars teetering on a Philadelphia bridge. Editorials from around Pennsylvania 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z Having a better tank car will not change that, but it should reduce the odds of a tank car leaking or rupturing, he said. AP Exclusive: Fuel-hauling trains could derail at 10 a year 2015-02-22T05:00:00Z The Virginia accident involved the same type of tank car and the same transport company, CSX, involved in this week’s West Virginia derailment. West Virginia Begins Investigating Massive Train Derailment 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z The hazards of carrying flammable material in the older generation of tank cars, known as DOT-111, were known for years. A Third Blast on Oil Trains Stirs Scrutiny 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z Crews still must remove damaged tank cars from the scene. 1 lane of road reopens near W.Va. train derailment 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z The CSX train was bound for an oil-shipping depot in Yorktown, Virginia, along the same route where three tank cars plunged into the James River in Lynchburg, Virginia, last year, prompting an evacuation. Feds: Speed doesn’t appear to be factor in oil train crash 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z A train carrying North Dakota crude to an oil depot in Yorktown, Virginia, derailed on Tuesday in a small town 33 miles southeast of Charleston, causing 20 tank cars to catch fire. CSX notifies W. Virginia officials of plans to bypass derailment: official 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z Shorter trains, upgraded tank cars, lower speeds, and better track maintenance are among improvements railroads can and should make even before greater pressure from regulators and lawmakers begin. West Virginia editorial roundup 2015-02-18T05:00:00Z All three of these accidents involved model 1232 tank cars, which include safety upgrades voluntarily adopted by the industry four years ago. Train carrying 3 million gallons of crude still burning 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z According to Reuters, the CSX train was hauling the newer model tank cars being promoted by U.S. and Canadian authorities, because they are supposedly less prone to puncture than the older models. Massive explosions follow West Virginia oil train derailment 2015-02-17T05:00:00Z Twenty-seven of the 107 tank cars derailed, and 19 of those were involved in the fires, which continued smoldering Thursday. Feds: Speed doesn’t appear to be factor in oil train crash 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z It was unclear what kind of tank cars were involved in the derailment on Monday. CSX train hauling North Dakota oil derails, cars ablaze in West Virginia 2015-02-16T05:00:00Z A Transport Canada spokesperson declined to comment on the proposal, saying both sides of the border "remain committed to a North American solution for tank car standards." Exclusive: Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards - sources 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Department of Transportation asked the White House to review a proposal that would set new standards for tank car design as officials aim to prevent fiery derailments. Clean-up at fiery ethanol train derailment site in Iowa starts 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z Department of Transportation has proposed new safety features for new tank cars transporting fuel and called for the phasing out of older cars considered unsafe. Train carrying ethanol derails, one car caught fire in Iowa 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z Federal regulators are working to finalize new standards for the railroad tank cars that are used to haul crude oil, and those rules are expected soon. BNSF transporting more crude oil across eastern Nebraska 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z The tank cars that derailed and exploded with surprising force in Lac-Megantic in July 2013 were transporting oil from the Bakken energy fields in North Dakota to an Irving refinery in Eastern Canada. Victims of Quebec oil-by-rail disaster agree to $200 million settlement 2015-01-10T05:00:00Z Future tank cars would also be fitted with electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, or ECB, which would trigger all axles simultaneously rather than one at a time in current design. Exclusive: Transportation Department pushes tough oil train standards - sources 2015-02-12T05:00:00Z Anthony Foxx proposed tougher regulations including stronger tank cars for oil shipments, but companies pushed back over the high cost of replacing older cars. Walsh plagiarism top story of 2014 2014-12-25T05:00:00Z The vegetable oil refinery will be designed for 30 rail tank cars per day. Officials OK perks for Iowa vegetable oil plant 2014-12-20T05:00:00Z Each carry hundreds of tank cars filled with oil or grain. Why a small North Dakota town is taking on big rail 2014-11-25T05:00:00Z On July 6 last year, 47 Canadians in the town of Lac-Mégantic were killed when a 76-car freight train filled with Bakken crude oil overturned and caused multiple tank cars to explode. Guest: Addressing the unacceptable risks from Bakken crude-oil trains 2014-11-19T05:00:00Z The petition filed Tuesday by a group represented by Earthjustice asks Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens to issue an order prohibiting receipt of crude in DOT-111 tank cars at the port. Legal petition seeks NY ban on outdated rail cars 2014-10-21T04:00:00Z Department of Transportation over the shipment of volatile crude oil in older railroad tank cars, told The Associated Press on Saturday that there’s little evidence the newer tank cars will truly prevent explosive spills. Refinery switching to newer rail cars for crude 2014-10-11T04:00:00Z Department of Transportation over the shipment of volatile crude oil in older railroad tank cars, told The Associated Press on Saturday there’s little evidence the newer tank cars will truly prevent explosive spills. Refinery will take crude only from new tank cars 2014-10-11T04:00:00Z Downtown Albany is ringed by tank cars filled with potentially explosive crude; high-hazardous trains whip through many of our communities. A sampling of editorials from around New York 2014-10-08T04:00:00Z The two industries — at odds until recently over how to prevent oil train collisions and fires — also want three more years to retrofit tank cars manufactured since 2011. Oil and Railroad Industries Seek 7 Years for Retrofitting 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z And the report, like other investigations in Canada and the United States, called for an end to shipments of flammable liquids in older tank cars known as DOT-111s. Report Faults Canada Rail Overseer in Fatal Derailment 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z “Almost all of the derailed tank cars were damaged, and many had large breaches.” Canadian Transportation Safety Board Publishes Its Report On The Lac-Mégantic Rail Disaster 2014-08-19T04:00:00Z Those plans would modernize the current U.S. fleet of roughly 90,000 tank cars with puncture-resistant shells and other costly upgrades that government and industry sources expect to cost more than $3 billion. Rail oil tankers, victim of U.S. safety rules, also unwanted in Canada 2014-08-14T04:00:00Z The DOT-111 tank car, the model used almost exclusively to ship oil by rail, is able to transport any Packing Group. Oil group wants highest-danger label for Bakken rail shipments 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z The oil and railroad industries are urging federal regulators to allow them up to seven years to retrofit tank cars used to transport highly volatile crude oil, an oil industry official said on Tuesday. Oil and Railroad Industries Seek 7 Years for Retrofitting 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z The event occurred the day after the federal government announced it would require faster replacement of tens of thousands of old tank cars with dated design specifications and construction materials. Editorial: Keep oil- and coal-train safety on track 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z Both the American Petroleum Institute and the Association of American Railroads reportedly agreed to split the difference and settle on a half-inch thickness for tank cars. Transportation Department Hopes to Change Oil Train Safety Rules 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z “Banning the shipment of highly flammable crude oil in legacy DOT-111 tank cars is necessary to abate the unsafe conditions posing an imminent hazard to human life, communities and the environment,” the letter states. Derailment intensifies concerns over oil transport through state 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z The Transportation Safety Board of Canada welcomed on Thursday proposed U.S. regulations for oil-by-rail tankers but cautioned of persistent danger until tank cars built before 2011 stop carrying oil and other flammable liquids. Canada board welcomes U.S. oil-by-rail ideas, says danger remains 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z The proposal also includes ethanol, which is transported in the same kind of tank cars. Stopping deadly oil train fires: New rules planned 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z Secretary of Transportation to halt shipments of Bakken crude oil until old tank cars were replaced. Editorial: Keep oil- and coal-train safety on track 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z It proposes a two-year phase-out of the older tank cars for freight trains carrying crude oil, and also calls for enhanced braking equipment and stricter standards for a new generation of tank cars. Transportation Department Hopes to Change Oil Train Safety Rules 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z “The tank cars operate safely every day of the year,” Thomas Simpson, president of the Railway Supply Institute, said in a recent interview. Proposed oil train safety rules include lower speeds, improved braking 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z The question is whether the industry will adopt tank cars with shells that are 9/16ths of an inch thick or 7/16ths of an inch. The White House Has a Plan to Stop Oil Train Explosions—Eventually 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z The phase-in period for replacing or retrofitting older tank cars that transport the most volatile types of liquids is shorter than the Canadian government's three-year phased plan. Stopping deadly oil train fires: New rules planned 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z The new rules would classify any train with more than 20 tank cars carrying crude oil as a “high-hazard flammable train.” U.S. Proposes Faster Changes in Oil Trains 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z For new tank cars, rail operators and tank car manufacturers supported shell thickness of 9/16 of an inch, while the oil industry maintained that 7/16 is sufficient. Transportation Department Hopes to Change Oil Train Safety Rules 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z It is also likely to force the retirement of tens of thousands of tank cars. Proposed oil train safety rules include lower speeds, improved braking 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z Department of Transportation to immediately ban shipments of volatile crude oil in older railroad tank cars, citing recent explosive oil train wrecks and the department's own findings that those accidents pose an "imminent hazard." Groups seek ban of oil in older railroad tank cars 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z The department said it is considering three types of braking systems for oil and ethanol trains, but a final decision will depend on what type of tank car design is eventually adopted. Stopping deadly oil train fires: New rules planned 2014-07-24T04:00:00Z Federal regulators said on Wednesday that they would require railroads and oil shippers to use stronger tank cars to transport crude oil within two years. U.S. Proposes Faster Changes in Oil Trains 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z Foxx's order requires railroads to notify each state's emergency response commission of the movements of trains that carry a million gallons or more of crude oil, or roughly 70 tank cars. Trains filled with flammable crude oil threaten area, records show 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z The state Public Utilities Commission is hiring seven additional track inspectors to work with federal government counterparts to keep oil trains with up to 100 tank cars rolling safely. State moves to improve safety in transporting oil by rail 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z But the step was voluntary, and the older tank cars continue to be used. Groups seek ban of oil in older railroad tank cars 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z About 700,000 barrels of oil a day - enough to fill 10 “unit trains” of 100 tank cars each - is coming out of the Bakken by rail, according to the North Dakota Pipeline Authority. APNewsBreak: Oil train dangers extend past Bakken 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z A unit train consists of 90 to 120 tank cars. Tacoma Rail discloses Bakken oil shipment info 2014-06-23T04:00:00Z The technology is in its infancy, and so far no tank car is permitted to carry the fuel on U.S. rails. After oil, natural gas may be next on North American rails 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z State officials are reaching out to railroad companies and tank car manufacturers, who are working on more crash-resistant rolling stock. State moves to improve safety in transporting oil by rail 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z Shippers in North America use about 65,000 so-called "legacy" tank cars to carry flammable liquids, including more than 25,000 for crude, according to industry representatives. Groups seek ban of oil in older railroad tank cars 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z “Accidents involving crude oil or flammable liquids of any kind, especially when these liquids are transported in large volumes, such as in unit trains or blocks of tank cars, can have disastrous consequences,” Hart said. APNewsBreak: Oil train dangers extend past Bakken 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z Sixty-three tank cars spilled more than 1.3 million gallons of oil. Area poorly prepared for crude-oil train fires 2014-05-25T04:00:00Z Building these tank cars would be "a natural progression into hauling LNG, similar to what we do with crude oil," said Ken Webster, chief accounting officer at Chart Industries Inc. After oil, natural gas may be next on North American rails 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z Hours before Sheriff Apple's speech in Albany, four tank cars derailed at low speed in a rail yard near the city's bustling Ezra Prentice housing complex. In North American rail towns, some try to stop oil trains 2014-05-25T04:00:00Z The train began rolling and sped downhill into the town, where more than 60 tank cars derailed and several exploded. CEO hopes town where 47 died will OK oil trains 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z At least two other recent train derailments also involved newer tank cars. Despite Orders, Federal Tank-Car Safety Measures Are Slow in Coming 2014-05-09T00:48:48Z More than 20 fire officials, federal administrators, railroad and tank car industry representatives, and other experts testified. Area poorly prepared for crude-oil train fires 2014-05-25T04:00:00Z The advisory effectively applies to about 66,500 tank cars—68% of the total commonly used to transport oil and other flammable liquids. “Imminent hazard”: U.S. issues emergency order on crude oil trains 2014-05-08T14:09:00Z In January, oil-laden tank cars derailed on a rail bridge in Philadelphia, prompting a local protest. In North American rail towns, some try to stop oil trains 2014-05-25T04:00:00Z A separate advisory discourages carriers from using an older tank car known as the DOT-111 tied to some accidents, although the order doesn’t ban their use. Sikorsky wins bid to build six presidential helicopters 2014-05-08T00:39:51Z On Wednesday, transportation regulators said they would urge shippers to stop using older tank cars to carry crude oil, recommending that they use cars with “the highest level of integrity.” Despite Orders, Federal Tank-Car Safety Measures Are Slow in Coming 2014-05-09T00:48:48Z The order said that within 30 days, railroads carrying more than one million gallons of Bakken crude, the equivalent of about 35 tank cars, must provide state emergency commissions with detailed information about their shipments. U.S. Orders Railroads to Disclose Oil Shipments 2014-05-07T23:36:50Z Each railroad operating trains containing more than one million gallons of Bakken crude - about 35 tank cars' worth - would need to provide notification about which counties such trains would travel through. States must be warned of oil-by-rail cargoes, U.S. says 2014-05-07T22:14:38Z Albany County has temporarily halted plans by energy logistics firm Global Partners to install boilers at its rail terminal to make oil flow faster out of tank cars. In North American rail towns, some try to stop oil trains 2014-05-25T04:00:00Z CSX was sending a crew to clean up the wreckage on Wednesday evening, and city officials expected the company to remove the derailed tank cars by the end of business on Thursday. CSX oil train derails in Virginia, leaks into river 2014-05-01T00:22:39Z And 154 tank cars failed last year, according to federal records, a 50 percent jump from the previous year. Despite Orders, Federal Tank-Car Safety Measures Are Slow in Coming 2014-05-09T00:48:48Z One of the biggest areas of debate concerns the quality of tank car used to transport crude. The Bad Oil Boom: Train Explodes in Virginia Town While Regulators Chug Along 2014-04-30T21:51:49Z And last week, Canada issued tough new rules requiring emergency plans from railroads on responding to catastrophic accidents and requiring companies to retire older models of tank cars within three years. As New Shipping Rules Are Studied, Another Oil Train Derails 2014-05-01T01:45:47Z Albany, New York Sheriff Craig Apple assured a room of concerned citizens that county emergency crews were prepared to handle an oil-train accident involving three or four tank cars. In North American rail towns, some try to stop oil trains 2014-05-25T04:00:00Z With more trains hauling crude and flammable liquids across North America, U.S. regulators are expected soon to propose new rules for more robust tank cars to replace older models; Canadian authorities did so last week. CSX oil train derails in Virginia, leaks into river 2014-05-01T00:22:39Z A photo posted online by city authorities showed flammable liquid tank cars. Train derails in Lynchburg, Virginia: city officials 2014-04-30T19:00:04Z On Wednesday, Canadian regulators said they would require emergency plans from the railroads on responding to catastrophic explosions, and would quickly retire older models of tank cars commonly used to carry crude oil and ethanol. Trailing Canada, U.S. Starts a Push for Safer Oil Shipping 2014-04-25T01:08:12Z "It's true that the world is going to need an improved tank car," the iconic investor said in an interview with Reuters. Buffett: No need for more BNSF rail car buys on Keystone delay 2014-04-23T22:30:38Z The Department of Transportation is responsible for mandating a new tank car design, but officials are counting on input from industry. US urges oil-by-rail sector to agree a safer tank car 2014-04-09T20:07:11Z At the Kenwood Rail Yard in Albany, inspectors examined 120 crude oil tank cars and found three defective wheels and three defective brake shoes. Rail Inspections Ramp Up in Albany and Buffalo 2014-03-01T01:15:17Z There are currently only 1,100 AAR 211W cars transporting crude in the United States, according to the AAR, less than 3 percent of the crude oil tank car fleet. New U.S. rail rules will not revamp old oil tank fleet 2014-02-28T21:31:16Z “Canada is committed to implementing more stringent tank car standards in the future based on consultations with U.S. regulatory agencies and industry,” Canadian regulators said in a statement. Trailing Canada, U.S. Starts a Push for Safer Oil Shipping 2014-04-25T01:08:12Z The companies were later cited for wrongly classifying cargo tanks hauling fuel from the field to a railhead in October, and a DOT official said tank car pressure was now being scrutinized more closely. U.S. lawmakers to question oil-by-rail safety; tank cars a concern 2014-02-26T06:12:28Z But several accidents saw the rail cargoes explode with surprising force since summer, prompting demands for a tougher tank car to carry the fuel. US urges oil-by-rail sector to agree a safer tank car 2014-04-09T20:07:11Z One focus was looking for a “shell type” wheel defect found on tank cars. Rail Inspections Ramp Up in Albany and Buffalo 2014-03-01T01:15:17Z Hazardous material rules still permit any crude oil to be carried on older DOT-111 tank cars that make up the majority of the crude-by-rail fleet. Accidents spur U.S. to mandate tests of oil moving by train 2014-02-26T01:10:08Z The Transportation Department said its proposed rules would include “options for enhancing tank car standards,” said Kevin Thompson, a spokesman. Trailing Canada, U.S. Starts a Push for Safer Oil Shipping 2014-04-25T01:08:12Z Regulators are also working on new, tougher tank car standards. U.S. Orders Tests on Oil Shipments 2014-02-26T00:30:38Z A further meeting of the tank car panel is scheduled for next week. US urges oil-by-rail sector to agree a safer tank car 2014-04-09T20:07:11Z Additional issues, like tank car standards and the proper classification of oil, are being addressed separately, rail and transportation officials said. To Make Shipping Oil Safer, Railroads Agree to 8 Measures 2014-02-22T01:38:42Z Also, all crude tank cars bound for Phillips 66 plants are inspected at each loading and unloading facility to ensure compliant shipments, spokeswoman Monica Silva said. Accidents spur U.S. to mandate tests of oil moving by train 2014-02-26T01:10:08Z Other U.S. railroads also declined comment last week on the Canadian railroads' decision to charge shippers more for using older tank cars. Exclusive: BNSF taking bids to buy up to 5,000 safer oil railcars 2014-02-20T14:22:14Z In practical terms, the order will help ensure that emergency responders are fully aware of the content of the tank cars in the event of a crash or derailment. U.S. Orders Tests on Oil Shipments 2014-02-26T00:30:38Z He declined to discuss the details of the new system, but said it was designed to "encourage shippers to work towards an upgraded tank car standard for crude by rail shipments." Exclusive: Canadian Pacific follows CN, to slap surcharge on older oil tank cars 2014-02-14T22:45:36Z Many are oil trains—hundreds of black tank cars filled with tens of thousands of barrels of crude, mainly from oil fields in North Dakota, on their way to refineries on the East Coast. Trains That Go Boom 2014-02-14T01:45:30Z Officials have acknowledged that improvements are needed to the national tank car fleet and they are considering new safety standards, but improved tank car standards were not addressed in Tuesday's order. Accidents spur U.S. to mandate tests of oil moving by train 2014-02-26T01:10:08Z Railroad companies, tank car owners and regulators are investigating ways to transport crude on the rails more safely. Train Carrying Oil Derails in Pennsylvania 2014-02-13T21:28:50Z The order effectively limits the shipping of oil to the most commonly used type of tank cars, known as DOT-111s. U.S. Orders Tests on Oil Shipments 2014-02-26T00:30:38Z U.S. and Canadian railroad companies, tank car owners and regulators are investigating ways to transport crude on the rails more safely. Train Carrying Canadian Oil Derails and Leaks in Pennsylvania 2014-02-13T18:43:33Z Eighteen tank cars ruptured and burst into flames, spilling about 400,000 gallons of oil. Trains That Go Boom 2014-02-14T01:45:30Z “These exploding tank cars are obviously very powerful and very dangerous,” he said. Accidents Surge as Oil Industry Takes the Train 2014-01-26T01:36:13Z Two other derailed tank cars held liquefied petroleum gas. Train Carrying Oil Derails in Pennsylvania 2014-02-13T21:28:50Z New tank cars would need extra protection against Bakken crude oil's volatility, widely acknowledged in the industry and touted by some producers as an advantage. Exclusive: North Dakota governor: crude oil railcar safety rules needed now 2014-01-22T00:51:01Z While that is underway, Mr. Foxx said, the rail industry would also work on new standards for tank cars within 30 days. U.S. Steps Up Scrutiny of Freight Train Safety 2014-01-17T01:34:37Z On Feb. 6, , one of the nation’s biggest refiners, announced it will replace all older tank cars it leases by mid-2014. Trains That Go Boom 2014-02-14T01:45:30Z In a preliminary report, the N.T.S.B. said 18 of the 20 oil tank cars that derailed were punctured. Accidents Surge as Oil Industry Takes the Train 2014-01-26T01:36:13Z Officials have asked the shipping industry for input on how to make tank cars more safe, particularly in light of fiery incidents involving crude shipments that jumped the tracks. U.S. rules for oil on railcars not likely before 2015: agency 2014-01-15T21:13:02Z The Association of American Railroads recently proposed costly fixes to older tank cars that do not meet its latest standards, but continue to carry hazardous fuels such as oil. Regulator: 18 of 20 oil cars pierced in North Dakota crash 2014-01-13T23:28:06Z Tank car owners say retrofits could cost tens of thousands of dollars per tank car. Senator Schumer seeks to turn up heat on railcar safety 2014-01-06T23:24:34Z The agency’s findings may expedite the rail industry’s push for stronger tank cars for moving crude and other hazardous materials. Report: North Dakota’s crude oil is particularly explosive 2014-01-03T18:05:00Z The department is also considering stricter requirements for the tank cars themselves, which are prone to puncture and burn in derailments. Concern Over Safety Grows as More Oil Rides the Rails 2014-01-03T02:58:59Z "Even with new tank cars, I don't think anyone would say that could have prevented the kinds of incidents we have seen," she said last week about a string of recent mishaps. U.S. rules for oil on railcars not likely before 2015: agency 2014-01-15T21:13:02Z In the latest crash involving fuel produced in an oil patch known as the Bakken, several tank cars exploded after a collision on a desolate stretch of North Dakota track on Monday. Bakken crude may be more flammable than previously thought: U.S. regulator 2014-01-03T00:38:43Z The tank cars involved in that accident were the older type of DOT-111 cars that do not meet new standards introduced in 2011, investigators said. Senator Schumer seeks to turn up heat on railcar safety 2014-01-06T23:24:34Z In the latest mishap involving fuel produced in an oil patch known as the Bakken, several tank cars exploded after a collision on a desolate stretch of North Dakota track on Monday. U.S. considers flammability risk of Bakken crude after accidents 2014-01-02T23:34:47Z At least 10 tank cars burst into flames on Monday after a train carrying crude oil struck another train about a mile outside the small town of Casselton, state officials said. | Plains: North Dakota: Oil Train Hits Grain Car 2013-12-31T01:37:22Z In early November, a 90-car crude train derailed and exploded in western Alabama, rupturing a number of tank cars and spilling oil into a trackside wetland area. CSX says crude-by-rail business poised for growth 2013-11-21T20:48:43Z That accident fueled a push for tougher standards for oil rail shipments, including better testing of potentially explosive ultra-light shale crude and improved rail tank car standards. Alabama rail track sound before oil train crash: Genesee & Wyoming 2013-11-21T19:46:40Z Senator Charles Schumer on Monday called for an overhaul of old rail tank cars used to carry crude oil after a spate of explosive derailments over the past year. Senator Schumer seeks to turn up heat on railcar safety 2014-01-06T23:24:34Z "It's time for a thorough review of the U.S. tank car fleet that moves flammable liquids, particularly considering the recent increase in crude oil traffic," said AAR President Edward Hamberger. After accidents, U.S. railroads seek tougher tank car standards 2013-11-14T16:48:46Z Proposed measures included better testing of potentially explosive ultra-light shale crude and improved rail tank car standards. Train carrying crude oil derails, cars ablaze in Alabama 2013-11-09T01:33:32Z One such disaster was the July 5 inferno that devastated the small Quebec town of Lac-Mégantic after an unmanned train with 72 tank cars carrying crude oil derailed and exploded, killing at least 42 people. Dot Earth Blog: From the Fire Hose: Warming Slowdown, Deep-Ocean Waves, Canadian Crude Inferno 2013-09-11T19:17:54Z Reacting to the spate of incidents, the Association of American Railroads last week urged regulators to improve safety standards for tank cars carrying flammable liquids, including phasing out some old cars. Alabama rail track sound before oil train crash: Genesee & Wyoming 2013-11-21T19:46:40Z But tests on the oil remaining in tank cars that survived the crash found that it belonged in a more explosive category that includes gasoline. | The Americas: Canada: Crude Oil in Runaway Train Was Mislabeled 2013-09-12T03:15:51Z Valero has ordered 5,300 rail tank cars and would also be a major customer of the Keystone XL pipeline. Canadian tanker train crash raises fresh questions on oil transportation 2013-07-16T13:01:16Z Assuming the tank cars were full, the train, which passes near schools and crosses rivers in the area, held around 65,000 barrels of crude oil, according to Reuters calculations. Train carrying crude oil derails, cars ablaze in Alabama 2013-11-09T01:33:32Z Coming under scrutiny is the class of cylindrical tank cars, known as DOT-111s, that were used in the derailed train. Quebec crash probe to transform rail sector, official says 2013-07-12T21:41:21Z The proposals has pitted railroads against tank cars owners, some of whom have complained that the upgrades would be too expensive. Alabama rail track sound before oil train crash: Genesee & Wyoming 2013-11-21T19:46:40Z Smaller than standard oil tank cars, they are equipped with insulation to keep the bitumen warm during transit. Analysis: Late to oil-by-rail, Canada faces risks in rush to catch up 2013-07-12T16:55:44Z And there were renewed calls for tougher standards for ethanol and crude oil tank cars. Canadian tanker train crash raises fresh questions on oil transportation 2013-07-16T13:01:16Z Don Hartley, regional coordinator for the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, said the tank cars originated in North Dakota. Train carrying crude oil derails, cars ablaze in Alabama 2013-11-09T01:33:32Z DOT-111 tank cars have long been flagged by U.S. and Canadian regulators, who have recommended that they be reinforced if they carry oil. Quebec crash probe to transform rail sector, official says 2013-07-12T21:41:21Z And it reignited calls on Monday for tougher standards for ethanol and crude oil tank cars. Canadian train disaster sharpens debate on oil transportation 2013-07-09T01:13:28Z The main worry is an older model tank car that regulators say is flawed. Analysis: Late to oil-by-rail, Canada faces risks in rush to catch up 2013-07-12T16:55:44Z Television images suggested that the surviving tank cars on the Lac-Mégantic train were of the older design. Deadly Derailment in Quebec Underlines Oil Debate 2013-07-08T01:32:00Z It was not clear what caused Friday's accident in Pickens County, Alabama, nor how old the tank cars were. Train carrying crude oil derails, cars ablaze in Alabama 2013-11-09T01:33:32Z Sandy Fielden, an analyst at consultants RBN Energy, said there are signs that lease rates for tank cars are also ebbing. Surge in U.S. oil-by-rail suffers first slowdown as spreads slim 2013-06-14T11:20:10Z On Tuesday morning, five tank cars carrying crude oil and operated by Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd derailed outside the town of Jansen, Saskatchewan. PRESS DIGEST-Canada-May 22 2013-05-22T09:46:34Z An estimated 50,000 tank cars were on back order for crude oil shipping at the end of the first quarter. Analysis: Late to oil-by-rail, Canada faces risks in rush to catch up 2013-07-12T16:55:44Z A photo on the website of a local paper, the Duluth News Tribune, showed two large tank cars lying on either side of the railroad tracks in snow-covered fields. Train hauling Canadian oil derails in Minnesota 2013-03-28T00:13:25Z Industry sources said that there is an 18- to 24-month waiting period for new tank cars in Canada. Railroads emerge as alternative to Keystone XL pipeline for moving oil sands from Canada 2013-03-03T01:26:00Z While small-scale deliveries are likely to keep trickling in, new facilities must be built to handle the larger unit trains of 100 tank cars or more. Analysis: California refiners dreamin' of shale oil face hurdles 2012-12-17T11:53:42Z Kirby faces some competition from other modes of freight transportation, including railroad tank cars, which are less cost-effective but a faster mode of transportation. TEXT-S&P affirms Kirby Corp's 'A-' rating 2012-11-29T19:25:23Z But the heated and coiled tank cars designed to carry bitumen require less or no diluent at all. Analysis: Late to oil-by-rail, Canada faces risks in rush to catch up 2013-07-12T16:55:44Z A drop of hormone in a railroad tank car of serum is enough” — and yet, as Thornton learned at Greenpeace, they can be waylaid by toxic substances. Prehistoric proteins: Raising the dead 2012-03-21T18:20:44.057Z Producers and refiners are scrambling to buy their own tank cars in order to lower the cost and increase the certainty of transport. Railroads emerge as alternative to Keystone XL pipeline for moving oil sands from Canada 2013-03-03T01:26:00Z The business has operations including the manufacture of railroad tank cars and wire and cable products. Berkshire Profit Declines 30% as Gains Narrow on Derivatives 2012-02-26T14:19:30Z The tank cars used for carrying petroleum have an average capacity—and they are almost always run full—of 30,000 lbs. Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.?No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures 2012-01-05T03:00:31.783Z Many of the Marmon Group’s other companies were gritty manufacturing enterprises that produced little-noticed but profitable products like railroad tank cars, highway equipment, piping, cables and medical devices. Robert A. Pritzker Dies at 85; Family Conglomerate Included Hyatt 2011-10-30T23:38:45Z Only under exceptional circumstances and for short distances is it hauled about in tank cars. The Coming of Coal 2011-06-17T02:00:17.207Z This oil can come out in two ways only: by pipe line or tank cars. The Law of Hemlock Mountain Sampling While Loading—Sample shall be taken at discharge of pipe where it enters tank car dome. Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. We replenished our water casks from the tank cars, we swapped for a little feed, we occasionally exchanged greetings with contractor outfits, and with grading crews. Desert Dust The hardened gum comes in barrels and looks like rosin; sometimes, instead of being hard, it is shipped in a liquid state in big tank cars. The Story of Leather We’d only have to cap it and wait for the tank cars. On the Edge of the Arctic or, An Aeroplane in Snowland Just to make sure, Uncle Sam has brought over a flying squadron of some five hundred tank cars, which again has caused the natives to sit up and take notice. The Stars and Stripes The American Soldiers' Newspaper of World War I, 1918-1919 They had one chap who could get at the tank cars that took aviation gasoline from the refinery to the various Nazi airfields. Space Platform The crude petroleum is transported partly in tank cars, but mainly by means of long lines of pipe, flowing from one pumping station to another by gravity. Commercial Geography A Book for High Schools, Commercial Courses, and Business Colleges The Bureau of Fisheries has its fish-hatching stations, its boats for catching fish in nets and its tank cars for carrying the young fish and eggs to the streams that are to be stocked. Checking the Waste A Study in Conservation It was hauled a hundred miles in tank cars, and cost accordingly. I Married a Ranger The tramway company runs an electric tank car up and down its tracks several times a day, throwing water far enough to cover nearly the entire street. Modern India Meanwhile Huerta kept telegraphing to President Madero for more reenforcements of men, munitions, and supplies, more engines, more railway trains and tank cars, and, above all, for more artillery. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 21 The Recent Days (1910-1914) From this port it is shipped in tank cars by rail to Batum, whence it is conveyed to the various European markets. Commercial Geography A Book for High Schools, Commercial Courses, and Business Colleges I saw livestock kept alive only because water had been brought to them long distances in tank cars. The Fireside Chats of Franklin Delano Roosevelt They established a marketing system which enabled them to bring their oil directly from their own refineries to the retailer, all in their own tank cars and tank wagons. The Age of Big Business; a chronicle of the captains of industry Pure spring water is hauled in tank cars from Bellemont, ninety miles away, about seven cars a day being required for all purposes. The Grand Canyon of Arizona; how to see it |
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