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April 21, 2008

Rail carriers told to assess hazmat risks

  • A new Transportation Department rule limits transport of materials like chlorine to routes determined to be the most secure and safest.
    • By CATHERINE TSAI
    Associated Press Writer

    DENVER — Railroads will be required to haul the most hazardous materials on their most secure routes under a new Transportation Department rule announced last week aimed at reducing risks of derailments and terrorist attacks.

    The rule limits transport of materials like chlorine that fall in the “poison inhalation hazard” category to routes determined to be the most secure and safest. It also requires rail carriers to annually assess risks on their routes.


     
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