Senate Approves Bill to Study Oil Train Derailment Training

Senate Approves Bill to Study Oil Train Derailment Training

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Hill reports that the U.S. Senate has approved legisation brought by North Dakota Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp to increase training efforts for first responders to rail car accidents. 

Oil by rail safety has been a major issue for lawmakers and regulators.

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Safety concerns are a big reason why Friends opposes efforts to expand oil by rail in the Pacific Northwest.

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