FTR | State of Freight
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FTR | State of Freight
Rail Market Update - Week ending May 15, 2026
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FTR | Joseph Towers
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Episode 267
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In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers:
- Responses to the UP-NS merger application
- Dick Kloster’s road to the STB
- Weekly rail traffic
The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Towers. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation.
Download the PDF: https://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast