American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Jack Gerard, who met recently with Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, said the common goal is “zero rail accidents.”
Gerard said efforts to prevent and mitigate accidents will focus on track maintenance, Positive Train Control (PTC), tank car design and crude oil testing and classification. Ways to improve training and communications for emergency responders are also being considered.
“A holistic approach based on sound science and data will ensure that any changes to existing standards and practices achieve real safety improvements and do not shift risk to other areas,” said Gerard