2014 Crude by Rail Canada

Key topics being covered are: TANK CAR REGULATIONS UPDATE : Explaining the new DOT-111 rail car standards and how these specifications will impact rail car cost and crude capacity across both Canada and the US RAIL CAR DESIGN AND RETROFITTING CAPACITY : Examining the current capacity of retrofitting shops to meet regulatory requirements and comparing the cost-safety benefits of the latest safety technologies and maintenance programs being applied to reduce the risk of hazards RAILROAD PLANS : Hearing steps being taken by the class 1 rail roads to deal with congestion following a potential increase in cars following regulatory changes TRANSLOADING SAFETY : Assessing vapor recovery technologies and safety procedures being used to successfully mitigate hazards during loading and unloading of various crude types CRUDE QUALITY - TESTING METHODS AND SAFETY PROCEDURES : Evaluating tank car monitoring, testing and safety procedures being used to enable regulatory compliance during crude transport EMERGENCY RESPONSE : Examining the current requirements and cost of ERAPs to users and which processes are being used to drive down costs to identify opportunities for savings  PUBLIC CONFIDENCE : Formulating plans for overcoming public relations obstacles and resistance to crude by rail expansion