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A surge in american energy led to a huge increase in the amount of oil transported by rail. the drawbacks of that, accidents and pollution make the controversial keystone pipeline look better to some people, but environmentalists oppose that, too. here is correspondent dan springer. reporter: as u.s. oil production soars, there s a new battle over how to get the crude to consumers. a pipeline bottleneck in oklahoma, which could be eased if the keystone pipeline is built, right now has oil companies looking west, and increasingly to trains. when you look at the time that it is taking to be able to build additional pipeline infrastructure, get the permits required in this country, rail has its advantages. reporter: rail also has its critics, especially after last month s disaster in quebec. a fire that killed dozens. an oil train moving oil from north dakota derailed, four tanker cars exploded, 50 people ....

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