GATX CORP — Capital/Financing Update 2006

Aug 31, 2006

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 31, 2006

GATX Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-2328 (Commission File) Number) 36-1124040 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

500 West Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois (Address of principal executive offices) 60661-3676 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (312) 621-6200

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:

o Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On August 31, 2006, GATX Corporation announced that it has signed definitive agreements for the sale of 22 wholly owned and partnered aircraft to AerCap Group (AerCap) and signed a letter of intent (LOI) to sell five additional partnered aircraft to AerCap. AerCap is a provider of aircraft and engine leasing, trading and asset management. The aircraft sales are expected to close over the next several months.

A copy of the news release announcing this action is included as an exhibit to this report.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 News Release dated August 31, 2006.

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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.

GATX CORPORATION (Registrant)
/s/ Robert C. Lyons
Robert C. Lyons
Vice-President, Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer)

Date: August 31, 2006

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description	Method of Filing
99.1	News Release of GATX Corporation,
dated August 31, 2006, announcing definitive
agreements for the sale of aircraft to AerCap Group.	Filed Electronically

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