Lac-Megantic fallout pressuring chemical companies

摘要

Chemical producers are buying as many mid-level tankers as they can find until super-cars with double hulls and extensive safety features get thorough testing and go into production, reports The Canadian Press. Following the July 6, 2013 derailment in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, chemical producers have been under pressure to tighten safety, but many industry players say progress will take time due to design, development and testing that needs to take place for new advanced supercars. So far, only a few advanced units, which cost more than double the cost of a conventional car, have been manufactured for testing.