Getting older rail cars that carry crude oil out of service quicker means eliminating the weakest link in the chain of safety, the Canadian government said. Canadian Transport Minister Marc Garneau issued a directive that puts the phase-out date for rail cars designated DOT-111 at Nov. 1, at least six months ahead of schedule. “By removing the least crash resistant tank cars in service, we continue to modernize how dangerous goods are shipped in Canada and further protect Canadians and their families who live near Canada’s rail network,” he said in a statement. The Canadian government issued new regulations in 2014 aimed at increasing safety on the Canadian rail system. The measure from regulator Transport Canada started with an order to remove around 5,000 tanker […]