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U.S. DOT: Stronger Rail Cars Must Be in Place By 2020

After several accidents involving trains carrying crude oil in the past few years, including one in southern West Virginia, the U.S. Department of…

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Sen. Manchin on Crude-By-Rail Safety: 'I Want to See Progress'

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin says he’ll speak with other members of Senate Commerce Committee about crude-by-rail safety following last week’s train…

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Rail Car Company Urges DOT to Finalize New Safety Rules

One of the companies that builds the type of rail tank car involved in Monday’s train derailment in Fayette County is urging the U.S. Department of…

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