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As Tank Cars Roll Through, Texas Towns Prepare for Accidents

Railroads in Texas have been moving increasing amounts of crude oil to keep pace with the state's drilling boom. But new findings and recent accidents have raised safety concerns in some towns.

By Dave Fehling, Houston Public Media
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Coal from the Dos Republicas site in rural Maverick County is carried by train through the center of Eagle Pass, Texas, and across the border into Mexico where it can be sold.
Credit: Jennifer Whitney

Railroads in Texas have been moving increasing amounts of crude oil to keep pace with the state's drilling boom. But new findings and recent accidents have raised safety concerns. Read the full story at StateImpact Texas.

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Dave Fehling

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