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Old 24th April 2014, 23:53
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Canada to drop 'flawed' tankers after Lac-Megantic blast

Canada says it will phase out the type of rail tankers involved in a deadly train derailment last July.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-27136272

Transport Minister Lisa Raitt said the DOT-111 oil tankers, which are believed to be prone to rupture, must be retired or overhauled within three years.
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