JACKSON, RANDALL A. (Randy)

314 Monroe Street

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055

(717) 697-6952

Railroad Safety and Federal Regulations Consultant. Mr. Jackson began his railroad career as a brakeman on the St. Louis Division of the Southern Railway, working between Louisville, Kentucky and East St. Louis, Illinois in May 1963. He was promoted to a conductor in June 1964. In April 1968 he accepted a position of Trainmaster on The Fairport, Painesville and Eastern Railway in Painesville, Ohio. He was promoted to Assistant General Manager of Operations in 1969. Mr. Jackson accepted a position as a Railroad Safety Specialist with the National Transportation Safety Board in Denver, Colorado in February 1976. In May 1977 the NTSB promoted and transferred Mr. Jackson to Kansas City, Missouri. In July 1982 Mr. Jackson accepted a position of Railroad Safety Inspector (Operating Practices) with the Federal Railroad Administration in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In January 2001 he was promoted to Chief Inspector Federal Railroad Administration in Hanover, Maryland.

Mr. Jackson has served as Operations Group Chairman on two NTSB major train accidents and Operating Practices Chairman on three FRA major train accidents. Mr. Jackson received a Superior Achievement Award from FRA for outstanding contributions in the training effort and enforcement of railroad safety regulations in 1996. He also received a Community Service Award from the Secretary of Transportation in 1997. The FRA honored Mr. Jackson with the Inspector of the Year Award in 1998. His most recent award was the Region 2 Leadership Award in 2003.

As of January 2001, Mr. Jackson has been the Region 2 Manager of FRA Alcohol and Drug Testing Program, with responsibility to catalogue, inspect and report on all railroads in the region. Mr. Jackson has been the team leader in Region 2 for accident/incident reporting for the last ten years and has been assigned to perform a nation wide accident/incident personal injury audit three times in the last five years. He is very proficient in personal injury, train accident and rail/highway grade crossing accident reporting.

Mr. Jackson has attended 38 selected training courses during his government career to enhance his ability to better perform his duties as a FRA Inspector. Mr. Jackson is available to assist railroads on the requirements to be in compliance with Federal regulations and laws. He is also available to assist attorneys and railroad employees on litigation issues such as personal injuries.

ROCKEY, WALTER C.

Federal Railroad Safety Regulations Expert

180 Puma Drive

Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331

(717) 633-6406

E-mail: RockeyRail@aol.com

Since retiring from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in 1997, I have been working as a railroad safety consultant. I have worked on over 100 FELA cases, primarily for union-represented railroad employees. I am an expert on FRA operating practices, equipment and track regulations, specifically including the Safety Appliance and Locomotive Inspection regulations. I analyze data, prepare concise reports, provide deposition and trial testimony.

Between 1983 and 1997, I was a member of the FRA Office of Safety Senior Management Team. I participated in the development of national railroad safety regulations covering operating practices, equipment, track, signal systems and the transportation of hazardous materials. Earlier at FRA, I served as a safety inspector enforcing federal railroad safety laws/regulations covering operating practices/equipment and investigated railroad accidents; and a rail accident analyst where I wrote published accident reports and taught railroad accident investigation procedures at the Transportation Safety Institute. I worked with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on major railroad accident investigations and had the lead in responding to the Board’s safety recommendations for nearly 15 years. I was with the FRA between 1971 and 1997. From 1956 to 1971, I worked for pre-Conrail railroads, primarily as an operating officer, trainmaster and terminal superintendent. I am familiar with railroad operating and safety rules.

RUGH, HAROLD A.

605 Halyday Run Road

Oil City, Pennsylvania 16301

(814) 676-6363

E-Mail: hrugh@mail.usachoice.net

Mr. Rugh was raised and educated in Oil City, PA and is a U.S. Air Force veteran serving within the continental United States, Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. He completed studies in advanced locomotive construction, design, maintenance, repair and railroad air brake systems for locomotive and car equipment through the International Correspondence Schools in Scranton, PA. He also completed various U.S. Department of Transportation Safety Institute Training courses in railroad safety and accident investigation. His railroad experience consists of 26 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company and the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company in various capacities as locomotive fireman/engineer, including 13 years in railroad management positions within both the mechanical and operating departments. He was appointed to the position of Motive Power and Equipment Inspector with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) serving for 27 years and attained the position of Chief Inspector for the Philadelphia region. His Federal experience consisted of duties related to railroad safety, enforcement, and accident investigation. In this capacity he was the FRA Investigator in Charge at major rail accident investigations and assisted National Transportation Board team members in their investigation of rail accidents.

Mr. Rugh served as team leader for FRA focused inspections and observations of railroad safety rules, mechanical operations, train handling, equipment inspections and repairs. He was responsible for safety compliance at major rail car builders, and a major locomotive builder within his region. He also served on committees responsible for revising the Steam Locomotive Standards, Railroad Power Brake Standards and reviewing certain parts of the Locomotive Safety Standards regarding micro-processor brake control systems.

TIMKO, STEPHEN M.

Rail Transportation Consultant

Beaver Valley Rail

P.O. Box 1

South Heights, PA 15081-0001

Home: (724) 375-4792 Cell: (412) 889-2097 Fax: (724) 375-6803

E-Mail: smtimko@aol.com

Rail Transportation Consultant/Expert Witness specializing in Railroad Operations including Safety and Operating Rules.

Former Train Dispatcher, Chief Train Dispatcher, Supervisor Operating Rules, Trainmaster, Manager Operations Planning, Asst Supt—Train Operations, General Manager and Vice President & General Manager for Erie Lackawanna, Conrail, Norfolk Southern and a regional railroad system. Mr. Timko has 42 years experience as a railroad employee/supervisor. Formerly held the position of Office Chairman for the American Train Dispatchers Association.

Instructor for NORAC Operating Rules and Safety Rules on Conrail and Norfolk Southern and handled qualifications for Train Dispatchers, Train and Engine Crews and Maintenance of Way employees. Conducted annual and special safety training classes for Operating Department employees. Specialized in investigating train accidents, crossing accidents, personal injuries and holding subsequent formal investigations and hearings. Functioned as Division Trial Officer for over 15 years. Involved in Train Dispatcher’s selection and qualification process. Provides safety and operating consulting to Shortline and Industrial Rail users.

Attended Federal Railroad Administration seminars on: Operating Rules, Hazardous Material Regulations and Security Plan, Operating Practices, Locomotive Engineer Certification, and Drug and Alcohol Regulations.

Has expertise in depositions concerning FELA cases and has testified in Federal Court in Philadelphia and Erie, PA.

Consulting provided for both plaintiffs and defendants.