He provides consulting services and litigation support for rail related cases. Our experiences include rail operations, railroad regulations, locomotives, railcars, rail accident investigation and railroad training.

Onsite investigation of accidents involving railroads or rail equipment; analysis of event recorders, training programs, mechanical maintenance practices and safety programs; inspection of rail equipment, track or facilities; interpretation of railroad rulebooks, manuals, timetables, or other documents; analysis of railroad dispatching procedures and litigation support.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over 29 years experience in railroad operations, transportation consulting, track and equipment maintenance, management, labor relations and in working with regulatory agencies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Southern Pacific Transportation Company:
During his 18 years with the company, he served in numerous operations positions. In his various capacities in the transportation and operating department of the Southern Pacific, he provided analytical and planning support for Vice-Presidents, General Managers, and Superintendents in the management of the railroad.

Train Dispatcher
Chief Train Dispatcher
Regional Transportation Manager - Locomotives
Assistant Regional Manager of Operations
Regional Manager of Operations

The Texas Mexican Railway:
He worked as a senior manager on the Texas Mexican Railway Company, a six hundred mile regional rail line in Texas. While working on the Tex-Mex, Allen was a key member of the management team that was responsible for the successes in safety and improving operating efficiencies. While with the Tex-Mex, the railroad improved their safety record and finished in first place for Class III railroads in the Harriman Safety Award for 1996. With continued emphasis on safety and training, they completed 1997 in third place in the Harriman Safety Awards for Class III railroads. Continued improvement and emphasis helped the railroad to finish in second place for Class III railroads in the Harriman Safety Award in 1998. Allen was a member of the team responsible for The Texas Mexican Railway being named the Regional Railroad of the Year for 1998.

Superintendent of Transportation
General Manager

Specialized Transportation Training:
International Freight Forwarding
Accident Investigation Training
Railroad Track Maintenance
Hazardous Materials Training, BOE
OSHA Contractor Safety Training
Hazardous Materials Refresher, FEMA/DOT
Hazardous Materials Regulations, FRA
Track Safety Standards, FRA

Organizations Memberships:
American Association of Railroad Superintendents
American Railway Development Association
National Association of Railroad Safety Consultants Investigators
Texas Rural Development Council - State Rail Planning Committee
Coahuila, Texas, Oklahoma Corridor Association