Wisconsin Central Transportation - WCLX- Profile

Wisconsin Central Transportation. The Company operates approximately 2,760 route of railway serving Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Ontario through its principal operating subsidiaries. The Company serves a competitive market area in the country which demands consistent and high quality train service. The network is divided into 14 main lines and 17 secondary lines. Main lines are those with the heaviest use, while secondary lines provide services to on-line customers. The Company also provides wholesale freight haulage services for carload and bulk commodity trains between Superior, Wisconsin and Chicago. The Company's railroad operations are subject to competition from trucks, other rail carriers and lake vessels. The Company's International business is conducted through affiliates located in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. Freight accounted for 85% of 2000 revenues and other 15%.