Alabama Oil Train Derailment Raises New Crude-by-Rail Safety Questions

By Anna Louie Sussman | November 11, 2013

  • November 11, 2013 at 1:37 pm
    Dave says:
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    Why not build more pipelines? Oh yeah, our President cannot make a decision on that job producing action. It would also help make us more energy independent. What’s the hold up?

    • November 13, 2013 at 11:03 am
      Nan says:
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      Politics aside, perhaps the shoddy construction is enough to stop the “international crossing” of this boondoggle pipeline! The president has authorized the building of the southern length of the pipeline and the construction has NOT been up to US standards!

      Besides, Dave, the pipeline is going to the site of International export, NOT domestic use… what comes out of the ground goes for sale on the open market… we Americans are NOT special when it comes to our natural resources… they are up for grabs to the highest bidder!

      Report: The southern half of Keystone XL is a dented, sagging mess
      Over 125 potential defects were discovered along 250 miles of pipeline

      During the construction of Keystone I, TransCanada pledged to meet 50 special conditions. But more than 47 anomalies along the line in four states had to be retested, and the Keystone I line spilled 12 times in the first year of operation.

      In July 2011, TransCanada’s Bison natural gas pipeline exploded within the first six months of operation, blowing out an approximate 40-foot section of pipe. TransCanada had been warned of potential quality problems with construction and inspection.
      Report: The southern half of Keystone XL is a dented, sagging mess
      Over 125 potential defects were discovered along 250 miles of pipeline

  • December 12, 2013 at 2:05 pm
    Rudy Caparros says:
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