Train Carrying Hazardous Materials Derails in IL, Causing Fire

November 3, 2011 | FireEngineering.com

The train is a Canadian National train. The train is known to be carrying at least three different types of hazardous chemicals. The train flew off the rails and crashed at about 5 a.m. this morning near Bartlett,...

Illinois train explosion: How safe are ethanol tankers?

October 8, 2011 | Christian Science Monitor

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A freight train that derailed and exploded Friday in Illinois was carrying ethanol. Though rail transport of ethanol has increased dramatically...