The phrase "tanker cars" refers to train cars that are specifically designed to transport large quantities of liquids or gases, such as oil, gas, or chemicals. Full definition
«Governor Cuomo and the affected counties in the Adirondacks oppose the storage of these oil tanker cars in the Park, and you should too.» (adirondackexplorer.org)
In an appearance in Warren County, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that he is «100 percent» opposed to the storage of tanker cars on railroad tracks in the Adirondacks. (adirondackexplorer.org)
State and federal inspectors have completed a second round of safety checks of train tracks and oil tanker cars in an effort to prevent derailments and spills of volatile crude from North Dakota's Bakken region. (nystateofpolitics.com)