Less oil on the rails, but fears persist as old tank cars remain


Less oil on the rails, but fears persist as old tank cars remain


The deluge of oil trains rolling through La Crosse three years ago has slowed to a trickle as the bulk of North Dakota’s oil production now moves through pipelines, helping the rail industry comply with new federal safety regulations.

That has assuaged some concerns, though rail safety and environmental advocates remain vigilant over ongoing threats from other hazardous materials on the rails....

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Ken Notes: Again this is an issue where "just say no" will NOT work. Tar sand oil from Canada and shale oil and gas from out west has to get to the demand in the Midwest and East and all paths lead through Wisconsin. We need to use this demand to improve infrastructure, safety, and bring income into the state. Currently the money is flowing into the political arena to reduce regulation and restrictions. It is too bad that more attention is not paid to how the demand could be good for the State.

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