The ethanol train derailment and fire last Saturday shows safety has to be the top priority in moving products like ethanol.
That from South Dakota Senator John Thune. He says they are following the investigation into the crash…
Seven cars derailed, and three caught fire. A rail road bridge was also destroyed in the incident.
Thune says railroad companies have to push to update their equipment…
Residents in the area of the crash have said they are concerned with the condition of rail crossings and other rail property. Thune says if there are issues, he wants to hear about them…
Thune says ethanol tank cars should have different standards than oil tankers.
