FTR announced Joseph Towers as senior analyst for rail. Before joining FTR, Towers most recently worked at Oliver Wyman, a management consulting firm, as a freight rail specialist, working directly with Class Is, shortlines, OEMs, operators, and private equity clients. FTR tells us Towers’ project work included market sizing, mergers and acquisitions as well as analyzing the impacts of legislation, disruptive technologies and shifting market trends in freight transportation.

“FTR is thrilled to have Joseph join our team,” said Eric Starks, FTR chairman of the board. “His expertise in market analysis, data science and economic forecasting focusing on the rail industry gives us additional capabilities to fill the needs of our customers and others interested in the rail segment. He will bring a fresh outlook and we welcome him to FTR.”