FTR | State of Freight
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FTR | State of Freight
Rail Market Update - Week ending August 14, 2026
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FTR | Joseph Towers
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Episode 273
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In this episode of FTR’s Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers:
- Eleventh Circuit court of appeals upholds the FRA’s rule on two-person crews
- Weekly rail traffic
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