EME Form 8K Rail Contract


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT


Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 1, 2012


EDISON MISSION ENERGY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE
333-68630
95-4031807
(State or other jurisdiction of
(Commission
(I.R.S. employer
incorporation)
file number)
identification no.)
    
3 MacArthur Place, Suite 100
Santa Ana, California 92707
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

714-513-8000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)




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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Midwest Generation has entered into a multi-year agreement for the transport of coal with the Union Pacific Railroad for a specified minimum amount of tons, effective January 1, 2012. Additional information on Midwest Generation's coal transportation commitments will be provided in Edison Mission Energy's 2011 Form 10-K.




SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
 
 
EDISON MISSION ENERGY
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
/s/ Maria Rigatti
 
Maria Rigatti
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 6, 2012