Timothy R Borchers

Tampa, Florida
Timothy R Borchers Expert Witness

Light Rail: Accident, Safety & Compliance Expert

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Transportation and Railroad

Keywords/Search Terms:

Subway, Railway, Railroad, Train, Light Rail, Streetcar, Derailment, Trolley, Tramway, Accident, Incident, Rail, Track, Intersection, Transit, Vehicle, Safety, Security, Heritage, DOT

Education:

BBA (Management Major), University of Miami (FL); , Monash University (Australia); , Portland State University (OR); , National Transit Institute (USA)

Years in Practice:

41

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

2+

Additional Information

Light Rail: Accident, Safety & Compliance Expert With over 40 years of international experience in the light rail (LRT), streetcar, trolley, and tramway industry, I bring extensive knowledge in operations, design, construction, maintenance, engineering, and regulatory compliance. As a compliance expert, I have safety-certified high-profile light rail systems with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) through local Departments of Transportation (DOT). I have regularly authored and reviewed incident and accident reports, developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and prepared technical documentation for litigation attorneys as an expert witness. My proficiency in investigative report writing has led to authoring and co-authoring multiple white papers, light rail standards, and industry articles. A key aspect of my career has been conducting risk and hazard analyses and identifying and mitigating risks in the rail industry. I have served both as a member of public transit rail agencies and as a consultant with rail engineering firms. My expertise extends to compliance, operations, and maintenance for the railroad industry under the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). In addition, I am an experienced public transit speaker, skilled in making public presentations, media interviews, media releases, and available for media stand-ups and voice drops. I am an active member of industry associations, including the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).