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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... traffic . I might say that it also - coal - accounts for 48 percent of its total traffic , and only about 27 percent of its revenue , which says something about how much contribution coal is making , as opposed to other commodities , to ...
... traffic . I might say that it also - coal - accounts for 48 percent of its total traffic , and only about 27 percent of its revenue , which says something about how much contribution coal is making , as opposed to other commodities , to ...
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... traffic . Senator EXON . Originated traffic . How does that compare with the norm of the other railroads ? What I am getting at here is : Has L. & N. , in your opinion , had the innovative management that is necessary to attract new ...
... traffic . Senator EXON . Originated traffic . How does that compare with the norm of the other railroads ? What I am getting at here is : Has L. & N. , in your opinion , had the innovative management that is necessary to attract new ...
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... traffic they were handling , different moves in different directions , and- Senator FORD . Let me just ask you this : If you were chairman of that board or president of that company , how long would it take you to recognize that your ...
... traffic they were handling , different moves in different directions , and- Senator FORD . Let me just ask you this : If you were chairman of that board or president of that company , how long would it take you to recognize that your ...
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... traffic . Was there such a showing in the L. & N. case ? Mr. O'NEAL . Well , let me - first , I think it is useful to look at the fact that coal , while it accounts for approximately half of the traffic on the L. & N. , did generate ...
... traffic . Was there such a showing in the L. & N. case ? Mr. O'NEAL . Well , let me - first , I think it is useful to look at the fact that coal , while it accounts for approximately half of the traffic on the L. & N. , did generate ...
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... traffic . Was there a showing in the L. & N. case ? Mr. O'NEAL . A showing ? Senator FORD . That they would lose the traffic and the commod- ities if they raised the rate on other- Mr. O'NEAL . On the other commodities ? Senator FORD ...
... traffic . Was there a showing in the L. & N. case ? Mr. O'NEAL . A showing ? Senator FORD . That they would lose the traffic and the commod- ities if they raised the rate on other- Mr. O'NEAL . On the other commodities ? Senator FORD ...
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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.