BNSF freight train with crude oil derails near Illinois city
According to railroad officials, the train derailed around 1:20 p.m. Thursday in a rural area where the Galena River meets the Mississippi.
View ArticleIllinois oil train derailment involved safer tank cars
Thursday's accident in a rural area south of the city of Galena is the latest failure of the safer tank car model and raises more concerns that even tougher requirements are needed.
View ArticleDerailment set to fuel push for crude volatility mandates
The fiery derailment of an oil train in Illinois on Thursday is likely to bolster a campaign for energy companies to strip combustible gases out of the crude they ship by rail.
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