Penn Central Tries To Keep Rollin Along Under Emergency Aid
Penn Central Railroad, the largest corporate bankruptcy in U S history, seeks 322 million more to operate a year as debt nears 2.5 billion. Federal grants total 178.7 million. the stalled system, formed with six other bankrupt lines into Conrail, faces massive repairs and a bleak outlook amid a coal strike and recession. The U S Railway Association plans a draft plan by August.
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Veeco Hike Uncertain as Talks With Coops Continue
A 30 percent rate increase by Virginia Electric & Power Co. to 41 electric cooperatives and municipalities remains under negotiation. Vepco spokesman Claude Cliborne said an agreement is expected within a week, with the FPC hearing likely canceled if talks succeed. About 13 Virginia cooperatives would be affected.
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