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SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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Commission Only (as permitted by
Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
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WISCONSIN CENTRAL TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
WISCONSIN CENTRAL SHAREHOLDERS COMMITTEE TO MAXIMIZE VALUE
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement)
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[x] No fee required.
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(1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
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(3) Per unit price or underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to
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number, or the form or schedule and the date of its filing.
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The following information is being utilized by the Wisconsin Central
Shareholders Committee To Maximize Value in presentations to certain
shareholders of Wisconsin Central Transportation Corporation (ticker symbol:
WCLX).
Year-To-Date 2000 vs. 1999
Annual Carload Percentage Increases
Source: AAR CS-54 Report (Week 46)
[bar graph shows the following information for the relevant measuring period:
5% increase for CNI
4% increase for UNP
4% increase for CP
1% increase for BNI
1% decrease for KSU
1% decrease for CSX
2% decrease for NSC
4% decrease for WCLX]
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CERTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING THE COMMITTEE'S PROPOSALS
Information regarding the Committee's proposals is included in a definitive
consent statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November
13, 2000. The Committee has mailed copies of the consent statement, together
with consent cards, to Wisconsin Central shareholders. Wisconsin Central
shareholders are urged to read the consent statement carefully as it contains
important information. The definitive consent statement is available without
charge at the SEC's Internet web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, the Committee
will provide copies of its definitive consent statement without charge upon
request. Requests for copies should be directed to the Committee's information
agent, Innisfree M&A Incorporated, at its toll-free number: 1-888-750-5834.
