Infrastructure:
TRANSPORTING FOSSIL FUELS BY RAIL
Crude oil rail car seen in the Village of Fairport, outside Rochester, Monroe County, on the CSX track July 8, 2013. Note red diamond with flame on lower right corner with 1267, code for crude oil. Photo by John Jongen
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6/26/16: Democrat & Chronicle: Schumer Wants Emergency Order on Oil Trains
6/3/16: The New York Times: A Timeline of Recent Oil Train Crashes in US and Canada
6/3/16: Oregonlive.com: Oil Train Derails Near Mosier in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge
4/27/16: Insurance Journal: New York Urges Tighter Rules, More Insurance for Oil Trains
3/2/16: Daily News: Home in Western New York Evacuated After Train Derails, Leaks Ethanol: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/houses-evacuated-train-ethanol-derails-leaks-article-1.2549845
1/15/16: TheStranger.com: The Delta 5 Verdict Is In: Guilty and Not Guilty, But In the end No Jail Time For Blocking Oil Train: https://www.thestranger.com/blogs/slog/2016/01/15/23429598/the-delta-5-verdict-is-in-guilty-and-not-guilty
1/10/16: DESMOG BlOG: Delta 5 Trial Set To Make History With "Necessity Defense" For Climate Action: http://www.desmogblog.com/2016/01/10/delta-5-trial-set-make-history-necessity-defense-climate-action
SLIDE PRESENTATION BY SANDY STEUBING OF PAUSE May 2015
SHORT VIDEOS ABOUT THE "BOMB TRAINS":
August 2015: Video from Environmental Advocates of NY: How Oil Trains Impact Small Communities (5 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qth9duz0fKQ&feature=youtu.be
Documentary by Jon Bowermaster for The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/21/opinion/a-danger-on-rails.html?_r=1&utm_contact=109591&utm_email=100166
4/4/14: Environmental Advocates: Stop Big Oil's Dangerous New York Plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pDzN5mdwvQ
2/5/14: Riverkeeper: The Dangerous "Virtual" Crude Oil Pipeline in Your Backyard: http://www.riverkeeper.org/blog/docket/the-dangerous-virtual-crude-oil-pipeline-in-your-backyard/
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CRUDE OIL RAIL LOGISTICS:
• Conrail Guide: About the Selkirk Yard, 8 miles south of Albany, which processes 3200 rail cars per day: http://www.multimodalways.org/docs/railroads/companies/CR/CR%20Yards/CR%20Selkirk%20Yard%20Visitors%20Guide.pdf
• EIA: New EIA Monthly Data Track Crude Oil Movements by Rail (2010-2014): http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.cfm?id=20592
• NY State report on Transporting Crude Oil in New York State. April 30, 2014: http://www.governor.ny.gov/assets/documents/CrudeOilReport.pdf
• Governor Cuomo's Letter to President Obama, April 30, 2014: http://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/documents/crudeletter.pdf
• DEC: NY State's Actions on Transport of Crude Oil: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/95614.html
• Food & Water Watch's Fact Sheet: The Bakken Boom: East Coast at Risk: http://www.scribd.com/doc/242183630/The-Bakken-Boom-East-Coast-at-Risk
TAKE ACTION! Sign the Petitions:
• Distribute WNY Drilling Defense's Ban the Bomb Trains flier
• Tell President Obama and Congress: Get Exploding Oil Trains Off the Tracks: http://explosive-crude-by-rail.org/
• Tell President Obama: I live in the blast zone. Protect my community from exploding oil trains: http://act.credoaction.com/sign/wv_oil_train?t=1&akid=13200.3474830.2to_eu
• Tell the DOT: Rewrite Rules on Bomb Train Safety and Spill Response (thanks toRiverkeeper for setting this up for us to write letters, 9/9/14): http://www.riverkeeper.org/blog/docket/tell-dot-rewrite-rules-on-bomb-train-safety-and-spill-response/#sampleletter
6/3/16: The New York Times: A Timeline of Recent Oil Train Crashes in US and Canada
6/3/16: Oregonlive.com: Oil Train Derails Near Mosier in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge
4/27/16: Insurance Journal: New York Urges Tighter Rules, More Insurance for Oil Trains
3/2/16: Daily News: Home in Western New York Evacuated After Train Derails, Leaks Ethanol: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/houses-evacuated-train-ethanol-derails-leaks-article-1.2549845
1/15/16: TheStranger.com: The Delta 5 Verdict Is In: Guilty and Not Guilty, But In the end No Jail Time For Blocking Oil Train: https://www.thestranger.com/blogs/slog/2016/01/15/23429598/the-delta-5-verdict-is-in-guilty-and-not-guilty
1/10/16: DESMOG BlOG: Delta 5 Trial Set To Make History With "Necessity Defense" For Climate Action: http://www.desmogblog.com/2016/01/10/delta-5-trial-set-make-history-necessity-defense-climate-action
SLIDE PRESENTATION BY SANDY STEUBING OF PAUSE May 2015
SHORT VIDEOS ABOUT THE "BOMB TRAINS":
August 2015: Video from Environmental Advocates of NY: How Oil Trains Impact Small Communities (5 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qth9duz0fKQ&feature=youtu.be
Documentary by Jon Bowermaster for The New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/21/opinion/a-danger-on-rails.html?_r=1&utm_contact=109591&utm_email=100166
4/4/14: Environmental Advocates: Stop Big Oil's Dangerous New York Plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pDzN5mdwvQ
2/5/14: Riverkeeper: The Dangerous "Virtual" Crude Oil Pipeline in Your Backyard: http://www.riverkeeper.org/blog/docket/the-dangerous-virtual-crude-oil-pipeline-in-your-backyard/
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CRUDE OIL RAIL LOGISTICS:
• Conrail Guide: About the Selkirk Yard, 8 miles south of Albany, which processes 3200 rail cars per day: http://www.multimodalways.org/docs/railroads/companies/CR/CR%20Yards/CR%20Selkirk%20Yard%20Visitors%20Guide.pdf
• EIA: New EIA Monthly Data Track Crude Oil Movements by Rail (2010-2014): http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.cfm?id=20592
• NY State report on Transporting Crude Oil in New York State. April 30, 2014: http://www.governor.ny.gov/assets/documents/CrudeOilReport.pdf
• Governor Cuomo's Letter to President Obama, April 30, 2014: http://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/documents/crudeletter.pdf
• DEC: NY State's Actions on Transport of Crude Oil: http://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/95614.html
• Food & Water Watch's Fact Sheet: The Bakken Boom: East Coast at Risk: http://www.scribd.com/doc/242183630/The-Bakken-Boom-East-Coast-at-Risk
TAKE ACTION! Sign the Petitions:
• Distribute WNY Drilling Defense's Ban the Bomb Trains flier
• Tell President Obama and Congress: Get Exploding Oil Trains Off the Tracks: http://explosive-crude-by-rail.org/
• Tell President Obama: I live in the blast zone. Protect my community from exploding oil trains: http://act.credoaction.com/sign/wv_oil_train?t=1&akid=13200.3474830.2to_eu
• Tell the DOT: Rewrite Rules on Bomb Train Safety and Spill Response (thanks toRiverkeeper for setting this up for us to write letters, 9/9/14): http://www.riverkeeper.org/blog/docket/tell-dot-rewrite-rules-on-bomb-train-safety-and-spill-response/#sampleletter
NEWS:
12/8/15: USA Today: New Transportation Law Accelerates Safety Mandates: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2015/12/08/new-safety-mandates-for-oil-trains/76991662/
12/7/15: Democrat and Chronicle: Steve Orr: Inspectors Find Track Defects Near Rochester: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/12/07/oil-trains-track-defects-rochester/76936432/
11/11/15:LoHud.com: Oil Trains: New Call For Stepped-Up Bridge Inspections: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/transit/2015/11/10/oil-trains-new-call-stepped-up-bridge-inspections/75504866/
10/13/15: NYS Press Release: Governor Cuomo Announces Deployment of 19 Foam Trailers to Combat Crude Oil Spills: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-deployment-19-foam-trailers-combat-crude-oil-spills
10/13/15: Adirondack.net: Railway Seeking Alternatives to Oil Tanker Storage Plan: http://www.adirondack.net/whatsnew/2015/10/oil-tanker-storage-alternatives.html
9/6/15: Daily Freeman: Upstate Cities Update Emergency Plans to Deal with Oil Trains: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20150903/upstate-cities-update-emergency-plans-to-deal-with-oil-trains
8/16/15: AP: Slump in Oil-by-Rail Shipments Boost Car Storage Business: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ac6d0c7c4e314be4bbd55c1e31071255/slump-oil-rail-shipments-boosts-car-storage-business
8/6/15: Democrat and Chronicle: Steve Orr: Local Rail Crossings Working Properly, Inspectors Find: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/08/06/rail-crossing-inspections-concluded/31222717/
7/15/15: Rochester City Newspaper: Unsafe at Any Speed: http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/unsafe-at-any-speed/Content?oid=2584861
5/21/15: CapitalNew York: State to Require Full Environmental Review of Crude-Heating Facility: http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2015/05/8568585/state-require-full-environmental-review-crude-heating-facility
5/21/15: DEC: Notice of Intent to Rescind Negative Declaration Notice of Incomplete Application: http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/globalnonegdec0515.pdf
5/20/15: LoHud News: Riverkeeper Sues Feds Over New Oil Train Rules: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/transit/2015/05/20/riverkeeper-sues-oil-train-rules/27670179/
5/20/15: NECIR.ORG: Rail Safety Fact Check: Fires, Spills Up Despite Industry Claims:
http://necir.org/2015/05/20/rail-safety-fact-check/
5/18/15: New York Times: How to Prevent an Oil Train Disaster: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/opinion/how-to-prevent-an-oil-train-disaster.html?_r=0
5/18/15: 13WHAM NEWS: Mothers Talks About Oil Train Dangers: http://13wham.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/mothers-talk-oil-train-dangers-22900.shtml
5/16/15: ABC NEWS: America's Premier Rail Superhighway Is Slowly Falling Apart: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/americas-premier-rail-superhighway-slowly-falling-31090262
5/13/15: MSNBC: Rachel Maddow: US Military Concerned About Oil Train Proximity to Missiles Sites: http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/watch/oil-trains-alarmingly-near-nuclear-missiles-444408387996
5/4/15: Politics on the Hudson: Faster Phase-out Proposed for Older Tail Tank Cars: http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2015/05/04/faster-phase-proposed-older-rail-tank-cars/
5/1/15: The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Lays Down Strict Railcar Rules: http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-tank-car-rule-to-require-electronic-train-brakes-1430487467
5/1/15: LoHud: US, Canada to Require Safer Tank Cars for Oil Trains: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/transit/2015/05/01/new-rules-oil-trains-united-state-canada-crude-ethanol-safety-rails-transportation-bakken/26729173/
4/20/15: Democrat and Chronicle: No Letup Seen in Crude-Oil Shipments Through Rochester: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/watchdog/2015/04/17/no-letup-in-crude-oil-shipments/25925671/
3/17/15: Rail Defect Found in CSX Tracks in Wayne County: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/03/17/latest-state-rail-inspections/24919199/
3/5/15: Mother Jones: Yes Another Oil Train Has Derailed and Caught Fire: http://www.motherjones.com/blue-marble/2015/03/choo-choo-boom-boom
3/4/15: lohud: Schumer Joins Call for 'Stabilizing' Crude Oil on Trains: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/transit/2015/03/04/schumer-stabilizing-crude-oil-trains/24384405/
2/25/15: NPR: Fresh Air: A Hard Look at the Risks of Transporting Oil on Rail Tanker Cars: http://www.npr.org/2015/02/25/389008046/a-hard-look-at-the-risks-of-transporting-oil-on-rail-tanker-cars
2/22/15: The Benicia Independent: AP Exclusive: DOT Predicts Fuel-Hauling Trains Will Derail 10 Times a Year; Cost $4 Billion; 100's Killed: http://beniciaindependent.com/ap-exclusive-dot-predicts-fuel-hauling-trains-will-derail-10-times-a-year-cost-4-billion-100s-killed/
1/16/15: Democrat and Chronicle: U.S. Delays New Standard for Oil Tank Cars: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/01/16/us-oil-tanker-regulations-new-york/21872483/
11/25/14: ProPublica: Gov't Data Sharpens Focus on Crude-Oil Train Routes: http://www.propublica.org/article/govt-data-sharpens-focus-on-crude-oil-train-routes?utm_source=et&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailynewsletter
11/25/14: ProPublica: Crude Connections: Where Do Trains Carry Oil: http://projects.propublica.org/graphics/oil-trains
11/22/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Oil Trains and Schools Don't Mix: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/watchdog/2014/11/20/crude-oil-and-schools/70011136/
11/20/14: Riverkeeper: Mapping New Risks To Children: http://www.riverkeeper.org/news-events/news/preserve-river-ecology/oil-transport/mapping-new-risks-to-children/
10/10/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Steve Orr: NY Not Planning to Follow Calif.'s Lead on Rail Bridges: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/10/10/pittsford-california-new-york-rail-bridges/17053195/
9/26/14: Inside Energy: Will North Dakota's Oil Trains be Made Safer?: http://insideenergy.org/2014/09/26/will-north-dakotas-oil-trains-be-made-safer/
9/17/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Steve Orr: New CSX App to Aid Responders with Train Accidents: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/watchdog/2014/09/17/csx-digital-app/15764283/
9/12/14: FrakTracker Alliance: Karen Edelstein: Off the Rails: Risks of Crude Oil Transportation by Freight in NY State and Beyond: http://www.fractracker.org/2014/09/off-the-rails/
9/12/14: Democrat and Chronicle: First of Two Experts say Pittsford Rail Bridge Seems OK: by Steve Orr: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/watchdog/2014/09/11/pittsford-rail-bridge/15463513/
9/4/14: Democrat and Chronicle: by Steve Orr: The Case of the Disappearing Crude-Oil Tank Cars:
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/watchdog/2014/09/04/oil-train-routes/15063133/
9/2/14: Oregon Live/The Oregonian [AP]: Protesters of Oil and Coal Shipments Block Railroad Tracks in Everett, WA: http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2014/09/protesters_of_oil_and_coal_shi.html
8/19/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Get Oil-Train Safety Efforts on Track: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/08/19/get-oil-train-safety-efforts-track/14253603/
8/17/14: Poughkeepsie Journal: Bakken Crude Oil Moving By Rail Could Be Made Less Volatile: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2014/08/17/crude-oil-shipment-change/14209813/
8/17/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Steve Orr: Confidence in Pittsford Rail Bridge Eroding: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/08/16/csx-railroad-bridges-pittsford-new-york/14115917/
7/22/14: Press Connects: Open Road for Hazmat Trucking in NY: http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2014/07/18/hazmat-trucking-ny-fdny-regulations/12856099/
7/22/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Volatile Crude Might Go Through Suburbs: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/07/22/csx-bakken-oil-railroad-route/13015751/
7/16/14: Fox Business: CSX Railroad Says Up to 35 Oil Trains Weekly Cross New York; CP Rail Has Up to 9 Weekly: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/07/16/csx-railroad-says-up-to-35-oil-trains-weekly-cross-new-york-cp-rail-has-up-to/
7/15/14: Wall Street Journal: Railroads Say Up To 44 Oil Trains Weekly Cross NY: http://online.wsj.com/article/APee20ba1cfad54fdfb1f55386f25ee80c.html
7/12/14: Poughkeepsie Journal: N.Y. Will Disclose When, Where Trains Ship Oil: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2014/07/11/crude-oil-transport-trains/12554561/
7/10/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Reduce Potential for Danger on Local Rails: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/07/10/reduce-potential-danger-local-rails/12430117/
July 6, 2014: Protesting the Oil Trains in Fairport, NY:
7/6/14: Democrat and Chronicle: James Goodman: Protesters Fight Oil Trains: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/07/06/protesters-fight-oil-trains/12277583/
7/6/14: WHEC Channel 10: Residents Protest Crude Oil Trains in WNY: http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S3495261.shtml
7/3/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Local Moms Plan Protest Against Oil Trains: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/07/02/group-moms-protest-bakken-oil-trains/12114987/
12/8/15: USA Today: New Transportation Law Accelerates Safety Mandates: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2015/12/08/new-safety-mandates-for-oil-trains/76991662/
12/7/15: Democrat and Chronicle: Steve Orr: Inspectors Find Track Defects Near Rochester: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/12/07/oil-trains-track-defects-rochester/76936432/
11/11/15:LoHud.com: Oil Trains: New Call For Stepped-Up Bridge Inspections: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/transit/2015/11/10/oil-trains-new-call-stepped-up-bridge-inspections/75504866/
10/13/15: NYS Press Release: Governor Cuomo Announces Deployment of 19 Foam Trailers to Combat Crude Oil Spills: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-deployment-19-foam-trailers-combat-crude-oil-spills
10/13/15: Adirondack.net: Railway Seeking Alternatives to Oil Tanker Storage Plan: http://www.adirondack.net/whatsnew/2015/10/oil-tanker-storage-alternatives.html
9/6/15: Daily Freeman: Upstate Cities Update Emergency Plans to Deal with Oil Trains: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20150903/upstate-cities-update-emergency-plans-to-deal-with-oil-trains
8/16/15: AP: Slump in Oil-by-Rail Shipments Boost Car Storage Business: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ac6d0c7c4e314be4bbd55c1e31071255/slump-oil-rail-shipments-boosts-car-storage-business
8/6/15: Democrat and Chronicle: Steve Orr: Local Rail Crossings Working Properly, Inspectors Find: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/08/06/rail-crossing-inspections-concluded/31222717/
7/15/15: Rochester City Newspaper: Unsafe at Any Speed: http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/unsafe-at-any-speed/Content?oid=2584861
5/21/15: CapitalNew York: State to Require Full Environmental Review of Crude-Heating Facility: http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2015/05/8568585/state-require-full-environmental-review-crude-heating-facility
5/21/15: DEC: Notice of Intent to Rescind Negative Declaration Notice of Incomplete Application: http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/permits_ej_operations_pdf/globalnonegdec0515.pdf
5/20/15: LoHud News: Riverkeeper Sues Feds Over New Oil Train Rules: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/transit/2015/05/20/riverkeeper-sues-oil-train-rules/27670179/
5/20/15: NECIR.ORG: Rail Safety Fact Check: Fires, Spills Up Despite Industry Claims:
http://necir.org/2015/05/20/rail-safety-fact-check/
5/18/15: New York Times: How to Prevent an Oil Train Disaster: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/19/opinion/how-to-prevent-an-oil-train-disaster.html?_r=0
5/18/15: 13WHAM NEWS: Mothers Talks About Oil Train Dangers: http://13wham.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/mothers-talk-oil-train-dangers-22900.shtml
5/16/15: ABC NEWS: America's Premier Rail Superhighway Is Slowly Falling Apart: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/americas-premier-rail-superhighway-slowly-falling-31090262
5/13/15: MSNBC: Rachel Maddow: US Military Concerned About Oil Train Proximity to Missiles Sites: http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/watch/oil-trains-alarmingly-near-nuclear-missiles-444408387996
5/4/15: Politics on the Hudson: Faster Phase-out Proposed for Older Tail Tank Cars: http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2015/05/04/faster-phase-proposed-older-rail-tank-cars/
5/1/15: The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Lays Down Strict Railcar Rules: http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-tank-car-rule-to-require-electronic-train-brakes-1430487467
5/1/15: LoHud: US, Canada to Require Safer Tank Cars for Oil Trains: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/transit/2015/05/01/new-rules-oil-trains-united-state-canada-crude-ethanol-safety-rails-transportation-bakken/26729173/
4/20/15: Democrat and Chronicle: No Letup Seen in Crude-Oil Shipments Through Rochester: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/watchdog/2015/04/17/no-letup-in-crude-oil-shipments/25925671/
3/17/15: Rail Defect Found in CSX Tracks in Wayne County: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/03/17/latest-state-rail-inspections/24919199/
3/5/15: Mother Jones: Yes Another Oil Train Has Derailed and Caught Fire: http://www.motherjones.com/blue-marble/2015/03/choo-choo-boom-boom
3/4/15: lohud: Schumer Joins Call for 'Stabilizing' Crude Oil on Trains: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/transit/2015/03/04/schumer-stabilizing-crude-oil-trains/24384405/
2/25/15: NPR: Fresh Air: A Hard Look at the Risks of Transporting Oil on Rail Tanker Cars: http://www.npr.org/2015/02/25/389008046/a-hard-look-at-the-risks-of-transporting-oil-on-rail-tanker-cars
2/22/15: The Benicia Independent: AP Exclusive: DOT Predicts Fuel-Hauling Trains Will Derail 10 Times a Year; Cost $4 Billion; 100's Killed: http://beniciaindependent.com/ap-exclusive-dot-predicts-fuel-hauling-trains-will-derail-10-times-a-year-cost-4-billion-100s-killed/
1/16/15: Democrat and Chronicle: U.S. Delays New Standard for Oil Tank Cars: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/01/16/us-oil-tanker-regulations-new-york/21872483/
11/25/14: ProPublica: Gov't Data Sharpens Focus on Crude-Oil Train Routes: http://www.propublica.org/article/govt-data-sharpens-focus-on-crude-oil-train-routes?utm_source=et&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailynewsletter
11/25/14: ProPublica: Crude Connections: Where Do Trains Carry Oil: http://projects.propublica.org/graphics/oil-trains
11/22/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Oil Trains and Schools Don't Mix: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/watchdog/2014/11/20/crude-oil-and-schools/70011136/
11/20/14: Riverkeeper: Mapping New Risks To Children: http://www.riverkeeper.org/news-events/news/preserve-river-ecology/oil-transport/mapping-new-risks-to-children/
10/10/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Steve Orr: NY Not Planning to Follow Calif.'s Lead on Rail Bridges: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/10/10/pittsford-california-new-york-rail-bridges/17053195/
9/26/14: Inside Energy: Will North Dakota's Oil Trains be Made Safer?: http://insideenergy.org/2014/09/26/will-north-dakotas-oil-trains-be-made-safer/
9/17/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Steve Orr: New CSX App to Aid Responders with Train Accidents: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/watchdog/2014/09/17/csx-digital-app/15764283/
9/12/14: FrakTracker Alliance: Karen Edelstein: Off the Rails: Risks of Crude Oil Transportation by Freight in NY State and Beyond: http://www.fractracker.org/2014/09/off-the-rails/
9/12/14: Democrat and Chronicle: First of Two Experts say Pittsford Rail Bridge Seems OK: by Steve Orr: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/watchdog/2014/09/11/pittsford-rail-bridge/15463513/
9/4/14: Democrat and Chronicle: by Steve Orr: The Case of the Disappearing Crude-Oil Tank Cars:
http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/watchdog/2014/09/04/oil-train-routes/15063133/
9/2/14: Oregon Live/The Oregonian [AP]: Protesters of Oil and Coal Shipments Block Railroad Tracks in Everett, WA: http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2014/09/protesters_of_oil_and_coal_shi.html
8/19/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Get Oil-Train Safety Efforts on Track: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/08/19/get-oil-train-safety-efforts-track/14253603/
8/17/14: Poughkeepsie Journal: Bakken Crude Oil Moving By Rail Could Be Made Less Volatile: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2014/08/17/crude-oil-shipment-change/14209813/
8/17/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Steve Orr: Confidence in Pittsford Rail Bridge Eroding: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/08/16/csx-railroad-bridges-pittsford-new-york/14115917/
7/22/14: Press Connects: Open Road for Hazmat Trucking in NY: http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/2014/07/18/hazmat-trucking-ny-fdny-regulations/12856099/
7/22/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Volatile Crude Might Go Through Suburbs: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/07/22/csx-bakken-oil-railroad-route/13015751/
7/16/14: Fox Business: CSX Railroad Says Up to 35 Oil Trains Weekly Cross New York; CP Rail Has Up to 9 Weekly: http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2014/07/16/csx-railroad-says-up-to-35-oil-trains-weekly-cross-new-york-cp-rail-has-up-to/
7/15/14: Wall Street Journal: Railroads Say Up To 44 Oil Trains Weekly Cross NY: http://online.wsj.com/article/APee20ba1cfad54fdfb1f55386f25ee80c.html
7/12/14: Poughkeepsie Journal: N.Y. Will Disclose When, Where Trains Ship Oil: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2014/07/11/crude-oil-transport-trains/12554561/
7/10/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Reduce Potential for Danger on Local Rails: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/07/10/reduce-potential-danger-local-rails/12430117/
July 6, 2014: Protesting the Oil Trains in Fairport, NY:
7/6/14: Democrat and Chronicle: James Goodman: Protesters Fight Oil Trains: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/07/06/protesters-fight-oil-trains/12277583/
7/6/14: WHEC Channel 10: Residents Protest Crude Oil Trains in WNY: http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S3495261.shtml
7/3/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Local Moms Plan Protest Against Oil Trains: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/07/02/group-moms-protest-bakken-oil-trains/12114987/
6/28/14: Democrat and Chronicle: NY Mulls Disclosure of Oil Train Routes: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/06/27/ny-reviewing-whether-disclose-oil-train-movements/11560933/
6/28/14: Democrat and Chronicle: CSX Holds Training Exercise in Rochester: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/06/27/csx-holds-training-exercise-rochester/11563287/
6/6/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Classroom-on-Rails Trains Firefighters: Tank cars and props go on multi-state tour for first responders: http://www.firefighternation.com/article/news-2/classroom-rails-trains-firefighters
5/8/14: The New York Times: U. S. Safety Alert for Oil Trains: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/08/business/us-orders-railroads-to-disclose-oil-shipments.html?hpw&rref=business
5/8/14: Democrat and Chronicle: DOT: Halt Use of Older Rail Tank Cars for Crude Oil: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/05/07/anthony-foxx-rail-oil-tankers/8816557/
5/7/14: Newsday: NY Stages Fire Training Drill for Fuel Spills: http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/ny-stages-fire-training-drill-for-fuel-spills-1.7944869
5/1/14: Times Union: Rail Cars Carrying Crude Are Inspected: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Rail-cars-carrying-crude-are-inspected-5447071.php
5/1/14: recordonline.com: Action Urged for Oil-Train Safety: http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140501/BIZ/405010320
LYNCHBURG, VA DERAILMENT, 4/30/14:
• 5/2/14: Huffington Post: After Lynchburg, Virginia Oil Train Crash, Fire Chiefs Fear Other Accidents: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/02/lynchburg-virginia-oil-train-crash_n_5251991.html
• 4/30/14: New York Times: As New Shipping Rules Are Studied, Another Oil Train Derails: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/01/business/energy-environment/as-new-shipping-rules-are-studied-another-oil-train-derails.html
• 4/30/14: Democrat and Chronicle: NY Eyes Rail Safety Amid Another Derailment: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/04/30/oil-tanker-train-andrew-cuomo-charles-schumer/8531779/
• 4/30/14: ABC 13: Continuing Coverage: At Least 50,000 Gallons of Crude Oil Missing After Train Derailment: http://www.wset.com/story/25392359/train-has-derailed-in-lynchburg
• 4/30/14: ABC NEWS: Incredible Images of the Train Derailment in Lynchburg, VA: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2014/04/incredible-images-of-train-derailment-in-lynchburg-virginia/
4/26/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Feds Weigh Rules for RR Tankers: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/04/25/feds-oil-tankers-railroad/8163523/
4/21/14: The New York Times: 'Saudi America': Mirage? http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/22/business/energy-environment/challenges-lie-ahead-for-north-american-oil-production.html
4/15/14: PressConnects: Jon Campbell: Environmental Groups Want Extensive Crude-Oil Review in N.Y.: http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20140415/NEWS10/304150059/Environmental-groups-want-extensive-crude-oil-review-N-Y-
4/16/14: Times Union: Amtrak Trains Face Growing delays From Oil Trains: http://blog.timesunion.com/business/amtrak-trains-face-growing-delays-from-oil-trains/59828/
4/15/14: The New York Times: Despite Rise in Spills, Hazardous Cargo Rides Rails in Secret: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/16/business/despite-spills-hazards-ride-the-rails-in-secret.html?hpw&rref=business&_r=1
4/15/14: Capital Pro: As Protests Grow, Amtrak Cites Delays Caused by Oil Trains
4/12/14: The New York Times: Rail Transport of Crude Oil Increases as Pipeline Falls Short: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/13/us/rail-transport-of-crude-oil-increases-as-pipeline-falls-short.html?_r=0
4/11/14: Reuters/Huffington Post: Oil-by-Rail Traffic Causing Delays to Farmers, Amtrak Passengers: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/11/oil-by-rail-traffic-delays_n_5128721.html
4/9/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Feds Propose 2-Person Crew on Trains Carrying Crude Oil: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/04/09/feds-propose-person-crew-trains-carrying-crude-oil/7529903/
4/9/14: Maine Sunday Telegram: Feds Call for Two-Person Crews on Crude Oil Trains: http://www.pressherald.com/news/Federal_agency_to_propose_two-person_crews_on_oil_trains.html?pagenum=full
4/2/14: The Sacramento Bee: Refinery Plans to Shop 100 Trains Cars of Crude Oil Through Sacramento: http://www.sacbee.com/2014/04/02/6287449/refinery-plans-to-ship-100-train.html
4/2/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Editorial: Improve Safety of Local Crude Oil Shipments: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/04/02/improve-safety-local-crude-oil-shipments/7172705/
3/31/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Rail Shipments of Crude Getting New Scrutiny: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/03/31/freight-trains-rochester-bakken-crude-oil/7135555/
3/10/14: Aljazeera America: They're Known as 'Train Bombs' and they Could be Rolling Through Your Town: http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/real-money-with-alivelshi/2014/3/they-re-known-astrainbombsandtheycouldberollingthroughyourtown.html
3/3/14: WXXI News: Train Inspections Intensify: http://wxxinews.org/post/train-inspections-intensify
3/1/14: LoHud.com: State Launches "Inspection Blitz" of Rail Facilities Hauling Crude Oil: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2014/02/28/state-launches-inspection-blitz-of-rail-facilities-hauling-crude-oil/5907719/
2/27/14: WIVB.com [Buffalo]: Schumer Wants Hazardous Rail Tank Cars Phased Out: http://wivb.com/2014/02/27/schumer-wants-hazardous-rail-tank-cars-phased-out/
2/27/14: New York Times: Bakken Crude, Rolling Through Albany: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/28/business/energy-environment/bakkan-crude-rolling-through-albany.html?_r=0
2/27/14: LoHud.com: Slow Trains Carrying Volatile Crude to 40 mph: http://www.lohud.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/02/27/slow-trains-carrying-volatile-crude-to-40-mph/5882423/
2/19/14: Rochester CITY Newspaper: Rochester's Crude Awakening: http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/rochesters-crude-awakening/Content?oid=2338417&utm_source=E-Newsletter+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=c25fc0894d-CITY_newsletter_021914&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_53671db549-c25fc0894d-389281937
2/19/14: North Country Public Radio: Gillibrand: "Risk Is High" With Dangerous Train Cargo: http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/24123/20140219/gillibrand-risk-is-high-with-dangerous-train-cargo
2/7/14: North Country Now: Sen. Ritchie Wants More State Oversight of Freight Trains Running Through St. Lawrence County: http://northcountrynow.com/news/sen-ritchie-wants-more-state-oversight-freight-trains-running-through-st-lawrence-county-010733
2/6/14: National Journal: Lawmakers Drill Down on Crude-by-Rail Safety: http://www.nationaljournal.com/energy/lawmakers-drill-down-on-crude-by-rail-safety-20140206
2/4/14: The New York Times: 3 Companies Fined for Mislabeling Crude Oil in Rail Transit: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/05/business/energy-environment/3-companies-fined-for-mislabeling-crude-oil-in-rail-transit.html
1/29/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Cuomo Issues Executive Order on Transporting Crude Oil: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/local/2014/01/29/cuomo-issues-executive-order-on-transporting-crude-oil/5030221/
1/29/14: Times Union: Cuomo Seeks State, Federal Review of Crude Oil Shipments: http://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Cuomo-seeks-state-federal-review-of-crude-oil-5187231.php
1/27/14: North Country Public Radio: U.S., Canada Push For Safer Oil Tankers on North Country Rails: http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/23873/20140127/u-s-canada-push-for-safer-oil-tankers-on-north-country-rails
1/27/14: The Olympian: Lawmakers Question Safety of Crude-Oil Trains: http://www.theolympian.com/2014/01/27/2951114/lawmakers-question-safety-of-crude.html
1/25/14: The New York Times: Accidents Surge As Oil Industry Takes the Train: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/business/energy-environment/accidents-surge-as-oil-industry-takes-the-train.html?_r=0
1/15/14: TruthOut: Oil-by-Rail Industry in North America Begins 2014 with Another Spectacular Crash: http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/21245-oil-by-rail-industry-in-north-america-begins-2014-with-another-spectacular-crash
1/8/14: The Star.com [Canada]: New Brunswick: Latest Derailment and Fire Fans Safety Concerns Posed by Oil-By-Rail Boom: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/01/08/train_carrying_oil_derails_catches_fire_in_new_brunswick.html
1/6/14: NY Daily News: Sen. Schumer: Shoddy Train Cars Transporting Fuel Could Cause 'Deadly Explosion': http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/schumer-shoddy-fuel-trains-deadly-explosion-article-1.1568120
12/31/13: Star Tribune: Casselton, N.D.: Residents Flee Town After Oil Train Explosion: http://www.startribune.com/local/238207831.htm
12/31/13: EcoWatch: Fiery Oil Train Crash in Raging Shale Oil Boom State of North Dakota: http://ecowatch.com/2013/12/31/fiery-oil-train-crash-north-dakota/
12/31/13: Chicago Tribune: Residents Allowed to Return Home After Smoky North Dakota Rail Crash: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-northdakota-collision-20131230,0,6396202.story
12/10/13: Buffalo News: Freight Train Carrying Crude Oil Derails in Cheektowaga, No Injuries: http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/cheektowaga/freight-train-carrying-crude-oil-derails-in-cheektowaga-no-injuries-20131210
12/9/13: Oil & Gas Journal: DOT Agencies Issue Supplemental Crude Transport-by-Rail Advisory: http://www.ogj.com/articles/print/volume-111/issue-12a/general-interest/dot-agencies-issue-supplemental-crude-transport-by-rail.html
12/7/13: The Real News Network: Oil Spill in Alabama Spreads As Mucked Cleanup Persists: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0khgHmWB05g&list=PL3HPmeij2pvS5QqQqJ1_wZ777Uz6Fmgvm&index=1
12/3/13: The Globe and Mail [Toronto]: The Deadly Secret Behind the Lac-Mégantic Inferno: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/the-hazardous-history-of-the-oil-that-levelled-lac-megantic/article15733700/?page=2
12/3/13: Governing.com: How Safe Are Oil Tanks on Trains?: http://www.governing.com/news/headlines/How-Safe-Are-Oil-Tanks-on-Trains.html
12/2/13: AlterNet: Why the California Coast May Soon Be Getting North Dakota Crude Trains: http://www.alternet.org/environment/why-california-coast-may-soon-be-getting-north-dakota-crude-trains
December 2013: Association of American Railroads: Moving Crude Oil by Rail: https://www.aar.org/keyissues/Documents/Background-Papers/Crude-oil-by-rail.pdf
11/13/13: DeSmogBlog: Oil Train Derailment, Explosion in Alabama Points to Need for Tighter Regulation: http://www.desmogblog.com/2013/11/13/oil-train-derailment-explosion-alabama-points-need-tighter-regulation
11/4/13: The Vancouver Sun: The High Stakes of Transporting Oil by Rail: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/high+stakes+transporting+rail/9124923/story.html
10/19/13: RT News: 13 Trains Cars Transporting Oil and Gas Derail, Explode in Canada: http://rt.com/news/canada-train-derail-explode-431/
10/3/13: Earth Island Journal: Canada Mulls Shipping Huge Amounts of Tar Sands Oil Via Rail: http://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/elist/eListRead/canada_mulls_shipping_huge_amounts_of_tar_sands_oil_via_rail/
8/13/13: Democrat and Chronicle: Schumer, Richards: Obama Could Learn a Few Things in Rochester: /uploads/8/0/2/5/8025484/schumer_richards_obama_could_learn_a_few_things_in_rochester_-_rochester_democrat_and_chronicle_a.html
August 2013: Railway Age: This Has Been A Very Difficult Time
7/22/13: DeSmogBlog: Oil on the Tracks: The Crude-by-Rail Boom by the Numbers: http://www.desmogblog.com/2013/07/22/oil-tracks-crude-rail-boom-numbers
7/10/13: CBC NEWS: 50 Feared Dead in Lac-Mégantic Train Derailment: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/50-feared-dead-in-lac-mégantic-train-derailment-1.1327333
6/19/13: Business Week: Amid U.S. Oil Boom, Railroads Are Beating Pipelines in Crude Transport: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-06-13/amid-u-dot-s-dot-oil-boom-railroads-are-beating-pipelines-in-crude-transport#p1
5/30/12: NorthCentralPa.com: Natural Gas Industry Offers Great Promise for Short Line Railroads: http://www.northcentralpa.com/article/natural-gas-industry-offers-great-promise-short-line-railroads
6/28/14: Democrat and Chronicle: CSX Holds Training Exercise in Rochester: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/06/27/csx-holds-training-exercise-rochester/11563287/
6/6/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Classroom-on-Rails Trains Firefighters: Tank cars and props go on multi-state tour for first responders: http://www.firefighternation.com/article/news-2/classroom-rails-trains-firefighters
5/8/14: The New York Times: U. S. Safety Alert for Oil Trains: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/08/business/us-orders-railroads-to-disclose-oil-shipments.html?hpw&rref=business
5/8/14: Democrat and Chronicle: DOT: Halt Use of Older Rail Tank Cars for Crude Oil: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/05/07/anthony-foxx-rail-oil-tankers/8816557/
5/7/14: Newsday: NY Stages Fire Training Drill for Fuel Spills: http://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/ny-stages-fire-training-drill-for-fuel-spills-1.7944869
5/1/14: Times Union: Rail Cars Carrying Crude Are Inspected: http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Rail-cars-carrying-crude-are-inspected-5447071.php
5/1/14: recordonline.com: Action Urged for Oil-Train Safety: http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140501/BIZ/405010320
LYNCHBURG, VA DERAILMENT, 4/30/14:
• 5/2/14: Huffington Post: After Lynchburg, Virginia Oil Train Crash, Fire Chiefs Fear Other Accidents: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/02/lynchburg-virginia-oil-train-crash_n_5251991.html
• 4/30/14: New York Times: As New Shipping Rules Are Studied, Another Oil Train Derails: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/01/business/energy-environment/as-new-shipping-rules-are-studied-another-oil-train-derails.html
• 4/30/14: Democrat and Chronicle: NY Eyes Rail Safety Amid Another Derailment: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/04/30/oil-tanker-train-andrew-cuomo-charles-schumer/8531779/
• 4/30/14: ABC 13: Continuing Coverage: At Least 50,000 Gallons of Crude Oil Missing After Train Derailment: http://www.wset.com/story/25392359/train-has-derailed-in-lynchburg
• 4/30/14: ABC NEWS: Incredible Images of the Train Derailment in Lynchburg, VA: http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2014/04/incredible-images-of-train-derailment-in-lynchburg-virginia/
4/26/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Feds Weigh Rules for RR Tankers: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/04/25/feds-oil-tankers-railroad/8163523/
4/21/14: The New York Times: 'Saudi America': Mirage? http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/22/business/energy-environment/challenges-lie-ahead-for-north-american-oil-production.html
4/15/14: PressConnects: Jon Campbell: Environmental Groups Want Extensive Crude-Oil Review in N.Y.: http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20140415/NEWS10/304150059/Environmental-groups-want-extensive-crude-oil-review-N-Y-
4/16/14: Times Union: Amtrak Trains Face Growing delays From Oil Trains: http://blog.timesunion.com/business/amtrak-trains-face-growing-delays-from-oil-trains/59828/
4/15/14: The New York Times: Despite Rise in Spills, Hazardous Cargo Rides Rails in Secret: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/16/business/despite-spills-hazards-ride-the-rails-in-secret.html?hpw&rref=business&_r=1
4/15/14: Capital Pro: As Protests Grow, Amtrak Cites Delays Caused by Oil Trains
4/12/14: The New York Times: Rail Transport of Crude Oil Increases as Pipeline Falls Short: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/13/us/rail-transport-of-crude-oil-increases-as-pipeline-falls-short.html?_r=0
4/11/14: Reuters/Huffington Post: Oil-by-Rail Traffic Causing Delays to Farmers, Amtrak Passengers: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/11/oil-by-rail-traffic-delays_n_5128721.html
4/9/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Feds Propose 2-Person Crew on Trains Carrying Crude Oil: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/04/09/feds-propose-person-crew-trains-carrying-crude-oil/7529903/
4/9/14: Maine Sunday Telegram: Feds Call for Two-Person Crews on Crude Oil Trains: http://www.pressherald.com/news/Federal_agency_to_propose_two-person_crews_on_oil_trains.html?pagenum=full
4/2/14: The Sacramento Bee: Refinery Plans to Shop 100 Trains Cars of Crude Oil Through Sacramento: http://www.sacbee.com/2014/04/02/6287449/refinery-plans-to-ship-100-train.html
4/2/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Editorial: Improve Safety of Local Crude Oil Shipments: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/04/02/improve-safety-local-crude-oil-shipments/7172705/
3/31/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Rail Shipments of Crude Getting New Scrutiny: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/03/31/freight-trains-rochester-bakken-crude-oil/7135555/
3/10/14: Aljazeera America: They're Known as 'Train Bombs' and they Could be Rolling Through Your Town: http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/real-money-with-alivelshi/2014/3/they-re-known-astrainbombsandtheycouldberollingthroughyourtown.html
3/3/14: WXXI News: Train Inspections Intensify: http://wxxinews.org/post/train-inspections-intensify
3/1/14: LoHud.com: State Launches "Inspection Blitz" of Rail Facilities Hauling Crude Oil: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/rockland/2014/02/28/state-launches-inspection-blitz-of-rail-facilities-hauling-crude-oil/5907719/
2/27/14: WIVB.com [Buffalo]: Schumer Wants Hazardous Rail Tank Cars Phased Out: http://wivb.com/2014/02/27/schumer-wants-hazardous-rail-tank-cars-phased-out/
2/27/14: New York Times: Bakken Crude, Rolling Through Albany: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/28/business/energy-environment/bakkan-crude-rolling-through-albany.html?_r=0
2/27/14: LoHud.com: Slow Trains Carrying Volatile Crude to 40 mph: http://www.lohud.com/story/opinion/editorials/2014/02/27/slow-trains-carrying-volatile-crude-to-40-mph/5882423/
2/19/14: Rochester CITY Newspaper: Rochester's Crude Awakening: http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/rochester/rochesters-crude-awakening/Content?oid=2338417&utm_source=E-Newsletter+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=c25fc0894d-CITY_newsletter_021914&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_53671db549-c25fc0894d-389281937
2/19/14: North Country Public Radio: Gillibrand: "Risk Is High" With Dangerous Train Cargo: http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/24123/20140219/gillibrand-risk-is-high-with-dangerous-train-cargo
2/7/14: North Country Now: Sen. Ritchie Wants More State Oversight of Freight Trains Running Through St. Lawrence County: http://northcountrynow.com/news/sen-ritchie-wants-more-state-oversight-freight-trains-running-through-st-lawrence-county-010733
2/6/14: National Journal: Lawmakers Drill Down on Crude-by-Rail Safety: http://www.nationaljournal.com/energy/lawmakers-drill-down-on-crude-by-rail-safety-20140206
2/4/14: The New York Times: 3 Companies Fined for Mislabeling Crude Oil in Rail Transit: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/05/business/energy-environment/3-companies-fined-for-mislabeling-crude-oil-in-rail-transit.html
1/29/14: Democrat and Chronicle: Cuomo Issues Executive Order on Transporting Crude Oil: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/local/2014/01/29/cuomo-issues-executive-order-on-transporting-crude-oil/5030221/
1/29/14: Times Union: Cuomo Seeks State, Federal Review of Crude Oil Shipments: http://www.timesunion.com/business/article/Cuomo-seeks-state-federal-review-of-crude-oil-5187231.php
1/27/14: North Country Public Radio: U.S., Canada Push For Safer Oil Tankers on North Country Rails: http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/23873/20140127/u-s-canada-push-for-safer-oil-tankers-on-north-country-rails
1/27/14: The Olympian: Lawmakers Question Safety of Crude-Oil Trains: http://www.theolympian.com/2014/01/27/2951114/lawmakers-question-safety-of-crude.html
1/25/14: The New York Times: Accidents Surge As Oil Industry Takes the Train: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/business/energy-environment/accidents-surge-as-oil-industry-takes-the-train.html?_r=0
1/15/14: TruthOut: Oil-by-Rail Industry in North America Begins 2014 with Another Spectacular Crash: http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/21245-oil-by-rail-industry-in-north-america-begins-2014-with-another-spectacular-crash
1/8/14: The Star.com [Canada]: New Brunswick: Latest Derailment and Fire Fans Safety Concerns Posed by Oil-By-Rail Boom: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/01/08/train_carrying_oil_derails_catches_fire_in_new_brunswick.html
1/6/14: NY Daily News: Sen. Schumer: Shoddy Train Cars Transporting Fuel Could Cause 'Deadly Explosion': http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/schumer-shoddy-fuel-trains-deadly-explosion-article-1.1568120
12/31/13: Star Tribune: Casselton, N.D.: Residents Flee Town After Oil Train Explosion: http://www.startribune.com/local/238207831.htm
12/31/13: EcoWatch: Fiery Oil Train Crash in Raging Shale Oil Boom State of North Dakota: http://ecowatch.com/2013/12/31/fiery-oil-train-crash-north-dakota/
12/31/13: Chicago Tribune: Residents Allowed to Return Home After Smoky North Dakota Rail Crash: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-northdakota-collision-20131230,0,6396202.story
12/10/13: Buffalo News: Freight Train Carrying Crude Oil Derails in Cheektowaga, No Injuries: http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/cheektowaga/freight-train-carrying-crude-oil-derails-in-cheektowaga-no-injuries-20131210
12/9/13: Oil & Gas Journal: DOT Agencies Issue Supplemental Crude Transport-by-Rail Advisory: http://www.ogj.com/articles/print/volume-111/issue-12a/general-interest/dot-agencies-issue-supplemental-crude-transport-by-rail.html
12/7/13: The Real News Network: Oil Spill in Alabama Spreads As Mucked Cleanup Persists: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0khgHmWB05g&list=PL3HPmeij2pvS5QqQqJ1_wZ777Uz6Fmgvm&index=1
12/3/13: The Globe and Mail [Toronto]: The Deadly Secret Behind the Lac-Mégantic Inferno: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/the-hazardous-history-of-the-oil-that-levelled-lac-megantic/article15733700/?page=2
12/3/13: Governing.com: How Safe Are Oil Tanks on Trains?: http://www.governing.com/news/headlines/How-Safe-Are-Oil-Tanks-on-Trains.html
12/2/13: AlterNet: Why the California Coast May Soon Be Getting North Dakota Crude Trains: http://www.alternet.org/environment/why-california-coast-may-soon-be-getting-north-dakota-crude-trains
December 2013: Association of American Railroads: Moving Crude Oil by Rail: https://www.aar.org/keyissues/Documents/Background-Papers/Crude-oil-by-rail.pdf
11/13/13: DeSmogBlog: Oil Train Derailment, Explosion in Alabama Points to Need for Tighter Regulation: http://www.desmogblog.com/2013/11/13/oil-train-derailment-explosion-alabama-points-need-tighter-regulation
11/4/13: The Vancouver Sun: The High Stakes of Transporting Oil by Rail: http://www.vancouversun.com/news/high+stakes+transporting+rail/9124923/story.html
10/19/13: RT News: 13 Trains Cars Transporting Oil and Gas Derail, Explode in Canada: http://rt.com/news/canada-train-derail-explode-431/
10/3/13: Earth Island Journal: Canada Mulls Shipping Huge Amounts of Tar Sands Oil Via Rail: http://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/elist/eListRead/canada_mulls_shipping_huge_amounts_of_tar_sands_oil_via_rail/
8/13/13: Democrat and Chronicle: Schumer, Richards: Obama Could Learn a Few Things in Rochester: /uploads/8/0/2/5/8025484/schumer_richards_obama_could_learn_a_few_things_in_rochester_-_rochester_democrat_and_chronicle_a.html
August 2013: Railway Age: This Has Been A Very Difficult Time
7/22/13: DeSmogBlog: Oil on the Tracks: The Crude-by-Rail Boom by the Numbers: http://www.desmogblog.com/2013/07/22/oil-tracks-crude-rail-boom-numbers
7/10/13: CBC NEWS: 50 Feared Dead in Lac-Mégantic Train Derailment: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/50-feared-dead-in-lac-mégantic-train-derailment-1.1327333
6/19/13: Business Week: Amid U.S. Oil Boom, Railroads Are Beating Pipelines in Crude Transport: http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2013-06-13/amid-u-dot-s-dot-oil-boom-railroads-are-beating-pipelines-in-crude-transport#p1
5/30/12: NorthCentralPa.com: Natural Gas Industry Offers Great Promise for Short Line Railroads: http://www.northcentralpa.com/article/natural-gas-industry-offers-great-promise-short-line-railroads