WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT RAIL SAFETY AND OIL

The document presents a series of testimonials and official statements highlighting the systemic risks associated with using DOT-111 tank cars for crude oil transport. Key authorities, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the U.S. Department of Transportation, describe these cars as prone to breaching during derailments, creating an "unacceptable public risk." The compiled evidence emphasizes that voluntary industry action is insufficient, calling for mandatory bans and updated safety standards to prevent catastrophic accidents in densely populated areas and environmentally sensitive regions.

• The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that DOT-111 tank cars are structurally inadequate for derailments involving pileups or multiple impacts, leading to frequent breaches.
• Industry experts and officials warn that a worst-case train derailment could result in damages that exceed available commercial insurance coverage globally and threaten the financial viability of the North American rail network.

APA

Earthjustice (n.d.). WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT RAIL SAFETY AND OIL. https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/quotes-about-rail-and-oil.pdf

Chicago

Earthjustice. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT RAIL SAFETY AND OIL. n.d. https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/quotes-about-rail-and-oil.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{earthjusticendwhat, author = {{Earthjustice}}, title = {{WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT RAIL SAFETY AND OIL}}, institution = {Earthjustice}, url = {https://earthjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/quotes-about-rail-and-oil.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }