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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

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Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation

1001 Air Brake Avenue, Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, 15148

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

 

 

The Proxy Statement, Annual Report and other proxy materials are available at:

http://bnymellon.mobular.net/bnymellon/wab

 

 

         

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

To vote your Shares you must vote on the Internet or request a set of proxy materials to receive a proxy card.

 

If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before May 6, 2009 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

If you wish to attend and vote at the meeting, please bring this notice and identification with you.

 
           
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies    
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Dear Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Stockholder:

The 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (the “Company”) will be held at The Duquesne Club, 325 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222, on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).

Proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting:

 

 

(1)

Election of the following four persons to serve as directors for a three year term expiring at the 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders:

Brian P. Hehir

Michael W.D. Howell

Gary C. Valade

Nickolas W. Vande Steeg

Management recommends a vote “FOR” Item 1.

The Board of Directors has fixed the close of business on March 18, 2009 as the record date (the “Record Date”) for the determination of stockholders entitled to receive notice of and to vote at the Annual Meeting or any adjournment(s) thereof.

 

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Stockholders of record as of the Record Date are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting. For directions to the Annual Meeting please call 412-825-1000.

Meeting Location:

The Duquesne Club

325 Sixth Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The following Proxy Materials are available for you to review online:

 

the Company’s 2009 Proxy Statement (including all attachments thereto);

 

the Company Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2008 (which is not deemed to be part of the official proxy soliciting materials); and

 

any amendments to the foregoing materials that are required to be furnished to stockholders.

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A PAPER COPY OF THE PROXY MATERIALS OR TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.

 

 

The Proxy Materials for Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation are available to review at:

http://bnymellon.mobular.net/bnymellon/wab

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when you want to view your proxy materials online

OR WHEN YOU WANT TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.

 

 

 

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