It’s been three years since an oil train exploded in Lac-Megantic, Quebec killing 47 people.

Baltimore Fishbowl’s Laurel Peltier has been carefully detailing the potential risks Baltimore faces from trains carrying crude oil through Baltimore City. This week, one company made a move that means new oil won’t be rolling through town.

Targa Terminals withdrew a plan to create a terminal in the Fairfield area of South Baltimore. The Texas-based company planned to ship crude oil through the city, which drew opposition from environmental groups. The state’s environmental department put Targa’s application on hold last year after requesting more info. Instead of supplying the info, Targa withdrew the application.

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