January 27, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

Contact: NMB Public Information Line — (202) 692-5050

Re:  Great Western Railroad & BLET Reach Agreement

Washington, D.C. — The National Mediation Board (NMB) is pleased to announce that on January 19, 2012, Great Western Railway of Colorado and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement, covering the craft and classes of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors

Mediation was guided by NMB Mediator Jack Kane.

Specific information regarding the contract and its provisions should be obtained directly from the parties.

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