Yes, it is approximately 4x "safer" to transport oil via pipeline than rail. And many times more safe than using trucks. In addition, most pipeline failures oc

Yes, it is approximately 4x "safer" to transport oil via pipeline than rail. And many times more safe than using trucks. In addition, most pipeline failures occur at compressor stations and processing stations, instead of along the pipeline itself. [1] [1]: https://www.fraserinstitute.org/research/safety-transportation-oil-and-gas-pipelines-or-rail https://www.fraserinstitute.org/research/safety-transportati...