Item 8.01. Other Events.

On January 23, 2009, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release that affirmed its 2008 guidance for revenue growth of 13-15% and earnings per diluted share of $2.66-$2.70. The Company also issued 2009 earnings per diluted share guidance of $2.45-$2.75, with revenues expected to be flat to slightly down. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and the first two paragraphs discussing 2008 and 2009 guidance are incorporated into this Item 8.01 by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is filed with this report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press release dated January 23, 2009.

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