As crude oil trains began rolling through its downtown a few years ago, Spokane was among the first Washington cities to pass a resolution calling for stronger federal safety regulations. But when a mile-long train derailed in the scenic Columbia …
Tighter regulation of U.S. ships carrying record exports of diesel and gasoline is coming amid the worst year for oil spills from barges since 2008. Coast Guard rules to be issued within the next 90 days would require commercial vessels …
State lawmakers are working to ensure that increased rail shipments of oil to Delaware come with adequate safety and response measures. Members of the House Energy quizzed industry officials Wednesday on safety and inspections standards for tanker cars bringing oil …
The town of Durham, N.H., is asking a railway that that transports oil through the community for reassurances about safety precautions and a description of the type of oil being transported. Durham Town Administrator Todd Selig wrote a letter to …