Robert T. McCarthy
Rail Safety and Operations Executive
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Professional Summary
Robert T. McCarthy is a rail safety and operations expert specializing in litigation involving Positive Train Control (PTC) design and contractor liability. With a career spanning strategic leadership in rail operations, regulatory compliance, and safety program development, he brings a comprehensive framework for analyzing systemic risk and regulatory alignment. His work centers on investigating PTC system implementations, assessing contractor liability, and evaluating compliance with federal rail safety regulations.
Mr. McCarthy has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving complex rail litigation and regulatory compliance cases. His Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, along with certifications such as Locomotive Engineer Class I Certified and NTSB Academy Graduate, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving rail safety and operations.
Work Experience
Robert T. McCarthy has served as an Expert Witness, Rail Litigation at Total Rail, LLC in Los Angeles, CA since 2018. His previous roles include Vice President, System Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance at Keolis Commuter Services in Boston, MA from 2016 to 2018, and Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) in Los Angeles, CA from 2013 to 2016. He also worked as an Operating Practices Investigator at the Federal Railroad Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) from 2007 to 2013 and held various leadership roles in safety and operations at Union Pacific & Southern Pacific Railroads. His career spans over 16 years.
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Best Descriptor
Robert T. McCarthy is an expert in rail safety and operations, specializing in Positive Train Control and regulatory compliance.
Best Use Cases
- 1litigation involving rail safety compliance
- 2expert testimony on Positive Train Control systems
- 3safety program audits for rail operations
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Leland Stanford Junior University
Graduate Coursework in Business Accounting
USC Marshall School of Business