Railtrends 2010

RailTrends is returning for its 6th year.

Make plans to be a part of it September 28-29, 2010, in New York City.

RailTrends is the rail profession’s reliable source for:
• Industry insights, innovations and advancements
• Executive elbow-rubbing
• Intelligent investment information

Brought to you by two rail-industry authorities, Progressive Railroading magazine and Senior Transportation Analyst Tony Hatch, this two-day summit was carefully crafted to address the issues that matter most to rail professionals. Facilitated by some of the rail industry's most-respected authorities, RailTrends presentations will address all facets of the industry, including:

• Wall Street’s take on the rail industry
• Freight railroad executives’ views on rail in the post-recession economy
• What lenders look for in a railroad
• The Obama Administration’s position on rail policy and high-speed rail

RailTrends provides you with an amazing opportunity to connect with the best of the best from all areas of the rail industry: Shippers, Suppliers, Banks and Financial Organizations, Lessors, Short-Lines and Class Is. Past heavy-hitter attendees include:

• Vice President, Corporate for Walmart Transportation
• Vice President and Managing Director for GATX Corporation
• Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Gannett Fleming Transit & Rail Systems
• Senior Vice President and General Manager for Siemens Financial Services Inc.
• Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Kansas City Southern

Special appearance by Matthew Rose, BNSF Railway Co. Chairman, President and CEO

RailTrends 2010 will also honor BNSF Railway Co.’s Chairman, President and CEO Matthew Rose with the Railroad Innovator Award. Presented by Progressive Railroading magazine, the award recognizes Rose’s outstanding achievement in the rail industry: his role in bringing customer focus to the railway; his work with the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Commission and the OneRail Coalition; and his contributions to legislative and regulatory matters.

Sign up now and save $200
The cost to attend RailTrends is $1,299, but if you register by August 13, you will pay the Early Bird Discount price of only $1,099. Bring three or more people from your organization and receive an even deeper discount. Space is limited so you’ll want to sign up today to reserve your spot and to qualify for the reduced price. P.S. Make sure to reserve your hotel stay at the Affinia Manhattan – the show venue. Special rates are available to RailTrends attendees.

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