The Dalles City Council voted to approve a resolution expressing their concerns with rail transport of crude oil through the City and the Gorge.  Under the resolution, the Council urges the Governor to encourage federal rules to encourage safe transport of crude oil on the state’s rail lines and require coordination among state agencies to be prepared for an accident, and calls for the federal government to implement regulations regarding train speeds and rail car designs.  Councilors added a clause asking the state to require shippers take on the financial responsibility for emergency response to any accident involving an oil train.  The resolution passed unanimously.  Councilor Tim McGlothlin pointed out they are powerless to impact the amount of oil train traffic going through the area, but can offer support for the steps outlined in the resolution.