Multiple defects have been found at Capital Region railyards in the latest round of oil train inspections.
According to Governor. Andrew Cuomo’s office , the inspections showed 84 defects locally in the Colonie, Kenwood and Selkirk rail yards and on tracks between Fonda and Rotterdam.
Two critical defects (those are the most serious) were found after 107 tank cars in the Selkirk Rail Yard were checked. Two shipper violations were issued.
Critical defects have to be addressed immediately, while non-critical defects must be fixed within 30 days. Tank car defects must be fixed before the train pulls out of the yard.