A Record Year of Oil Train Accidents Leaves Insurers Wary

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By Sharon KellyMar 18, 2014, 9:00 am88 pts
Spurred by the shale drilling rush that has progressed at breakneck speed, the railroad industry has moved fast to help drillers transport petroleum and its byproducts to consumers. Last year, trains hauled over 400,000 carloads of crude oil, up from just 9,500 carloads in 2008, according to railroad industry…

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