RailTrends 2006 will be held October 4-5, 2006 at The Yale Club, New York, NY.

RailTrends 2006 is an exclusive two-day summit that gives a comprehensive overview of the railroad industry as well as detailed, critical insight on key issues from industry experts, analysts and investors. Sponsored by GATX, AIG and DVB, this year's conference will be held at the Yale Club of New York City, a new venue for RailTrends. Accommodations will be at the Roosevelt Hotel. By registering before September 8th you will save hundreds on your registration and hotel. Early bird registration will save you $300 (a $995 value for $695).

Keynote speakers include: W. Douglas Buttrey, Chairman, Surface Transportation Board; Matt Rose, Chairman, President and CEO of BNSF Railway Co.; Phil Marlino, Director, Transportation Data Process Management, ConocoPhillips Co.; Tom Jensen, Vice President, United Parcel Service; Kevin Schieffer, President CEO, Dakota, Minnesota Eastern Railroad Corp.; Ed Hamberger, President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads. Many other industry leaders will also be speaking.

For complete show information, or to register on line go to: or call 1.800.727.7995 x455. RailTrends is produced, developed and hosted by Progressive Railroading magazine and independent transportation analyst and consultant Anthony Hatch.