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Transport Canada ups temporary speed limits for crude trains
Freight trains carrying dangerous goods in Canada can now travel at faster speeds, according to a revised government order. Transport Canada had restricted how fast…
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Canada invests in rail infrastructure in energy-producing Alberta
The C$15 million federal investment aims to reduce bottlenecks and facilitate export capabilities in a region of Alberta known for its chemical, petrochemical, and oil…
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Will slower trains impact crude-by-rail capacity in Canada?
A temporary order in Canada restricting the speed of freight trains carrying dangerous goods could potentially affect the broader economy.
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Transport Canada orders trains carrying hazardous goods to slow down
The federal agency issues the order following a fiery derailment of a Canadian Pacific crude train.
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Canadian Pacific sees volume opportunities
A short line acquisition in Atlantic Canada and enhanced crude oil production in western Canada could boost rail volumes in the coming years, executive said.
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California representative introduces crude-by-rail bill
The bill would prohibit the transport of crude oil via rail if the Reid vapor pressure of the crude oil exceeds 9.5 pounds per square…
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Canada’s Transportation Safety Board investigates crude train derailment
Accident in Saskatchewan causes 1.5 million-liter crude oil spill.
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Alberta to ease oil curtailment for crude by rail
Canadian province will allow producers to exceed limits exclusively for rail shipments to meet higher demand.
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Rail industry watches whether Alberta will encourage more crude-by-rail
Reports have been surfacing that the Alberta government could grant more crude-by-rail contracts.
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Refineries push back against Washington crude-by-rail law; IMO 2020 cited
File this one under the category of “be careful what you wish for.” In a letter to the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA)…
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