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Timothy Borchers

Light Rail & Transit Systems Expert Witness

Tampa, FL41 years+ years experience
Light Rail and Transit Systems Operations and Safety Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Timothy Borchers is a light rail and transit systems expert specializing in safety certification and regulatory compliance within public transportation projects. With extensive experience in both public and private sectors, he brings a comprehensive understanding of operational, technical, and regulatory frameworks to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating accident causation, assessing regulatory compliance, and evaluating whether industry standards of care have been met.

Mr. Borchers has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the United States, involving light rail and streetcar accidents, automated people mover incidents, and transit bus accidents. His Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, along with a Certificate IV in Transport Management (Bus and Coach Operations), 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 transit system safety and regulatory compliance.

Work Experience

Timothy Borchers has over 36 years of experience in the transit and rail industry, currently serving as Principal at National Transit Services in Tampa, FL since 2018. His previous roles include Principal Consultant at SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit Inc., Deputy Commissioner Public Works / Executive Director Atlanta Streetcar, and various managerial and consulting positions in the USA and Australia.

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Timothy Borchers is a specialist in light rail and transit systems, providing expert consultancy and witness services.

Best Use Cases

  • 1expert witness in transit system safety cases
  • 2consultancy for light rail project compliance
  • 3regulatory support for transit operations

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Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

    University of Miami · 2002

  • Certificate IV in Transport Management in Bus and Coach Operations

    Monash University · 2002

  • Introduction to Transit Operations Planning

    National Transit Institute · 2003

  • Light Rail Facilities System Design Program

    Portland State University · 2004

  • Quality Assurance Control in Transit Projects

    National Transit Institute · 2005

  • Management of Transit Construction Projects

    National Transit Institute · 2007

  • Transit Bus System Safety

    Transportation Safety Institute · 2016

  • Transit Rail System Safety

    Transportation Safety Institute · 2016

  • Transit System Security

    Transportation Safety Institute · 2016

  • Transit Safety and Security Audit Course

    Transportation Safety Institute · 2016

  • Transit Rail Incident Investigation

    Transportation Safety Institute · 2017

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