FTR and Railroad Financial Corporation (RFC) will present the Rail Equipment Finance Symposium on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the LaQuinta Resort and Club in La Quinta, California.

If you are attending the Rail Equipment Finance (REF) Conference, you are invited to join this exclusive, small-group symposium held during Locomotive Day. Designed for REF participants seeking focused discussion and actionable insight on the railcar market and specific equipment types, the session also provides direct access to FTR and RFC leadership and clarity on the economic, freight, and rail equipment trends shaping 2026 and beyond.

In attendance from FTR will be Eric Starks – Chairman of the Board, Jonathan Starks – CEO, and Derek Young - VP of Sales and Marketing; they will join Will Geiger – Senior VP at RFC, giving participants direct access to FTR’s executive team along with the rail market expertise of RFC.

The symposium will cover freight demand, equipment cycles, and key economic signals, with ample time for discussion and Q&A. The goal is to equip rail equipment owners, lessors, investors, and manufacturers with the insight needed to plan with greater confidence in an uncertain market. To see the agenda and register for this complimentary event go to: www.ftrintel.com/2026-rail-equipment-symposium.

Event Details

Date: March 4, 2026

Time: 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM PST

Location: La Quinta Resort & Club - Capra Ballroom B & C

49499 Eisenhower Drive

La Quinta, CA 92253

Must be registered for Rail Equipment Finance Conference to attend.