LOS ANGELES --- As recently as three years ago, communities in California didn't really have to worry about the safety risks of transporting crude oil by rail. In 2011, there were only three incidents involving oil-by-rail in California, reflecting low levels of oil-by-rail traffic. In 2012, only 1 million barrels, or 0.3. percent, of the oil
Huge Growth In Oil Shipments By Rail Fuels Safety Concerns
While it’s faster to transport oil by rail than by pipeline, it’s quickly becoming apparent that these “mobile missiles” filled with volatile crude offer no safety advantages.