Biographical HighlightsStrong Experience inRail Operations, Signal Systems, Planning, Engineering and SystemsGeneralBroad quals in rail operations and signal systems. Very familiar with operating rules, special instructions and regulatory requirements, especially the FRA rules.Rail Operations Planning• Line and interlocking configurations.• Terminal configurations.• Train scheduling.• O&D studies.• Signal-system alternatives.• Safety and headway/capacity requirements.• Crewing & staffing.• Computer simulation.• Locating yard facilities.• Operating speeds.• Construction staging.• Alternatives analysis.Rail Operations• Tower operator and train director.• Preparing operating rules and special instructions.• Training programs.• Braking-distance tests.• Construction staging.• Station dwell times.• Control-center functionality & staffing.• Crewing.Signal-System Design• Signal-block layouts.• Close headways & high capacities.• Signal-aspects and cab-signal control-lines.• Safe-braking.• Positive Train Control (PTC). • Conceptualizing new signal systems.• Headways and capacities.• Wayside signaling, cab-signaling, train-stop signaling (mechanical and electromagnetic trippers), and hybrids thereof.Fire Life Safety in Rail Tunnels• Complying with NFPA 130 (the so-called “one train per vent zone” guideline/standard) while maintaining signal-system headways and line capacity.• Interrelationships between rail operations, signal systems, electric-traction sectionalizing, and vent locations re NFPA-130 compliance. Electric-Traction Support• Sectionalizing to support train operations.Vehicle Support• Safe-braking criteria.• Brake assurance functionality.• Braking-distance tests. • Overspeed settings.• Trip-time calculations.Construction Support• Staging to support train operations.• Temporary operational changes to facilitate construction & maintenance activities.Other• System integration from functionality perspective.