So many toxic chemicals permitted in rail transport - even after the still untended to disaster at East Palestine - is an example of the tyrannous grip railroad companies have on our government. Corporate capture of our agencies, in this case the Department of Transportation, puts corporate profits before the health and safety of our people every time.
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14 Sep 2023
馃毃#BREAKING: A Four Mile Evacuation has been Ordered after a Railcar carrying toxic chemicals explodes Unleashing Hazardous Toxic Smoke 馃搶#Northplatte | #Nebraska Currently Numerous Authorities and hazmat crews are one the scene of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks in North platte Nebraska due to聽several railcars catching on fire and exploding releasing heavy Hazardous toxic smoke in the air as one containers that caught fire contained a hazardous chemical called perchloric acid. Officials have sent out a emergency warning and are currently evacuating people within a four-mile radius of the explosion. The Union Pacific Railroad says that there was no derailment, and the affected railcar had been stationary in the yard for a couple of hours prior to the incident. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation.

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Replying to @marwilliamson
Not sure follow you there. I assume these chemicals are needed somewhere. And we need to transport them by something. Rail is probably the safest way, much safer than roads.
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Yes, second time.
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The alternative to rail is our highways. Rail is much safer. But it鈥檚 not nearly as safe as it should be in the 21st century! Let鈥檚 talk about how to make rail safer. More sensors More limits on car size and spacing Smarter storage And MORE OVERSIGHT
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Where's Pete?
Replying to @marwilliamson
How would you recommend that these chemicals, all necessary for various industrial/commercial processes, be transported?
Replying to @marwilliamson
Stop being absurd. You really want this in traffic, going through towns and cities?
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More pipelines, less Warren Buffet.
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What if they did an herbal cleanse followed by reiki?
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the trains should be upgraded to make them safer, and thats all trains regardless of size if they are carrying hazardous materials
Replying to @marwilliamson
I assume when you say "corporate capture" of DOT, you really are asking Congress to pass the safety act, which is literally waiting for vote and addresses these exact issues. Saying EP is "untended to" is a joke as well. What EXACTLY would you do.
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