[Smokin' Joe]

The article also ignores that the Lac Megantic incident wasn't caused by the oil, but by a train parked on a grade unattended with the brake pressure bleeding off. It freewheeled down grade into town, and derailed there.

Similarly, the derailment and fire near Casselton, ND happened when the train carrying crude oil collided with cars from another train which had derailed.

It isn't the oil that is the problem (other flammable and hazardous substances are hauled by trains every day--not just crude oil), it is a railroad operating safety issue.

[dearolddad]

Best argument in the world for approval of the XL pipeline.

[T-Bird45]

You expect a TV reporter to have the skills to analyze information at the level of cause and effect??? You’re some kind of cockeyed optimist, SJ!!!