The NTSB emphasized the involvement of DOT-111 tank cars in the North Dakota derailment, known for rupturing in train crashes and causing significant damages. Recommendations for their replacement have been in place since the 1990s, with Congress mandating their phase-out by 2029.
Federal Railroad Administration officials suggested the possibility of accelerating the deadline for replacing DOT-111 tank cars, acknowledging challenges due to tank car manufacturers' limited capacity and high costs involved for chemical and leasing companies that own them.
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