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October 31, 2014 12:48 PM EDT


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October�31, 2014
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GATX Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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New York
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1-2328
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36-1124040
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(IRS Employer
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222 West Adams Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606-5314
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(312) 621-6200
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 31, 2014, the Board of Directors of GATX Corporation (the Company) appointed Stephen R. Wilson to serve as an independent director on the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Wilson will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee.
A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Wilsons appointment to the Board is included as an exhibit to this report. Mr. Wilson will participate in the standard non-employee director compensation arrangements described in the section entitled "Director Compensation" in the Companys Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2014.










SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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GATX CORPORATION
(Registrant)
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/S/ Robert C. Lyons
Robert C. Lyons
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer)
October 31, 2014





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99.1
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Press Release of GATX Corporation, dated October 31, 2014, announcing Stephen R. Wilson's appointment to serve on the Board of Directors of GATX Corporation.
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NEWS RELEASE�
Exhibit 99.1

FOR RELEASE: IMMEDIATE
UGATX CORPORATION ADDS STEPHEN WILSON TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHICAGO, IL, October 31, 2014 GATX Corporation (NYSE: GMT) today announced the appointment of Stephen R. Wilson to its Board of Directors. Mr. Wilson will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee. The GATX Board now consists of nine members, including eight independent directors.
Steves substantial leadership experience, financial expertise and industry perspective will be an asset to GATX, said Brian A. Kenney, chairman, president and chief executive officer of GATX Corporation. He is an excellent addition to our strong group of independent directors.
Mr. Wilson recently retired as chairman, president and chief executive officer of CF Industries Holdings, Inc., having served in that role since 2005. Previously, he served as president and chief executive officer of the company from 2003 to 2005, and as senior vice president and chief financial officer from 1991 to 2003. Mr. Wilson began his career with Inland Steel Industries, Inc. in 1974, and served in a variety of increasingly responsible positions in both strategic planning and finance. Mr. Wilson is a certified public accountant and holds a master of business administration and a bachelor of arts from Northwestern University. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Ameren Corporation.
UCOMPANY DESCRIPTION
GATX Corporation (NYSE:GMT) strives to be recognized as the finest railcar leasing company in the world by its customers, its shareholders, its employees and the communities where it operates. With the largest railcar lease fleet in the world, GATX has been providing quality railcars and services to its customers for more than 115 years. GATX has been headquartered in Chicago, Illinois since its founding in 1898. For more information, visit the Companys website at www.gatx.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Van Aken
Director, Investor Relations
GATX Corporation
312-621-6689

Investor, corporate, financial, historical financial, photographic and news release information may be found at www.gatx.com.

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