October 16, 2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD

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

Re: York Railroad and UTU Reach Tentative Agreement

Washington, D.C.--The National Mediation Board is pleased to announce that York Railroad and the United Transportation Union (UTU), working with NMB Mediator Dick Hanusz, have reached a tentative contract agreement.

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