Senators Propose Tough Fees on Least-Safe Rail Cars as U.S., Canada Tighten Transportation Rules
Senators Propose Tough Fees on Least-Safe Rail Cars as U.S., Canada Tighten Transportation Rules
SUGAR LAND--May 4, 2015--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--U.S. senators from the states of California, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Virginia want the government to fine companies that ship oil and other flammable liquids in older railroad tank cars. The proposal follows new U.S. and Canadian safety standards for trains carrying crude oil, ethanol and other flammable liquids that were announced Friday by authorities in both countries.
Within this article: Details on the proposed changes to U.S. rail policies.
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