Increased Coal Rates on the Louisville & Nashville Railroad: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Ninety-sixth Congress, First Session ... September 24, 1979 |
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... tonnage was 51.3 million tons ; total tonnage was 120 million tons , so the percent for coal was 42.6 percent . That percentage now - and that is all traffic , not just originated traffic- for 1978 the number is 44 percent . In the ...
... tonnage was 51.3 million tons ; total tonnage was 120 million tons , so the percent for coal was 42.6 percent . That percentage now - and that is all traffic , not just originated traffic- for 1978 the number is 44 percent . In the ...
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... tonnage . In recent years traffic flows on the L. & N. have changed dramatically - from being principally a south to north carrier , to becoming a north to south carrier . Demand for coal , especially low sulphur Kentucky coal , has ...
... tonnage . In recent years traffic flows on the L. & N. have changed dramatically - from being principally a south to north carrier , to becoming a north to south carrier . Demand for coal , especially low sulphur Kentucky coal , has ...
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... tonnage ( 64.5 percent ) and approximately half of all its traffic ( 48.3 percent ) . The L & N is the third largest coal originating railroad in the U.S. It served 242 active coal origins located in six states ; Alabama , Illinois ...
... tonnage ( 64.5 percent ) and approximately half of all its traffic ( 48.3 percent ) . The L & N is the third largest coal originating railroad in the U.S. It served 242 active coal origins located in six states ; Alabama , Illinois ...
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... tonnage and 30 percent of its total revenue last year . The L. & N. and its parent , the Seaboard Coast Line are well sited to carry coal to the large markets in the South , but they are now concerned about the future of their coal ...
... tonnage and 30 percent of its total revenue last year . The L. & N. and its parent , the Seaboard Coast Line are well sited to carry coal to the large markets in the South , but they are now concerned about the future of their coal ...
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... tonnage moving over L. & N. track south from the coal lines exceeds the tonnage north . Adjusting to the shift has meant sharp increases in costs to the railroad . Major portions of the L. & N. lines to the south were not built with the ...
... tonnage moving over L. & N. track south from the coal lines exceeds the tonnage north . Adjusting to the shift has meant sharp increases in costs to the railroad . Major portions of the L. & N. lines to the south were not built with the ...
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Page 27 - It is the opinion of the Commission that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to promote car service in the interest of the public and the commerce of the people. Accordingly, the Commission finds that notice and public procedure are impracticable and contrary to the public interest, and that good cause exists for making this order effective upon less than thirty days
Page 29 - ... that notice of this order shall be given to the general public by depositing a copy in the Office of the Secretary of the Commission at Washington, DC, and by filing it with the Director, Office of the Federal Register.
Page 29 - That notice of this order shall be given to the general public by depositing a copy thereof in the office of the Secretary of the Commission at Washington, DC, and by filing a copy with the Director, Office of the Federal Register.
Page 24 - A Study to Perform an In-Depth Analysis of Market Dominance and its Relationship to Other Provisions of the 4R Act.
Page 22 - L*N to improve Eastern Kentucky coal service. On September 28, 1978 the L&N and its connecting railroads filed requests for a 22 percent increase in rates on coal movements originating on the L&N. In its decisions served October 30, 1978, and later, the Commission allowed the rate increases to become effective and instituted an investigation into all issues relating to the lawfulness of the schedules.
Page 66 - Washington. DC DEAR MR. SECRETARY : On behalf of the Senate Committee on...
Page 24 - Chairman, that completes the summary of my statement. I will be pleased to try to answer any questions you and members of the committee may have.
Page 66 - The Subcommittee requests that you answer all questions. We would appreciate your response no later than March 13, 1987. We appreciate your cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either Bill Corr or Bob Adler at (202) 226-7620. With every good wish, I am.
Page 27 - Railroad Company, Georgia Railroad, Seaboard Coast Line Railroad Company and Western Railway of Alabama to Deliver Locomotives to Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company.