John Batey

Vice President of Rail Vehicle Engineering
Greater Philadelphia Area

Professional Experience

Feb 2023 – Present
Philadelphia, PA

Jan 2021 – Present (4 yrs 3 mos)

Dec 2012 – Mar 2022 (9 yrs 4 mos)

Primary responsibility for managing locomotive and vehicle procurements, including Amtrak Charger, Metro-North SC42-DM, MBTA subway cars, and Metro-North dual-mode locomotives.
Supervised engineering teams and coordinated diverse projects including vehicle dynamics studies, clearance analyses, and PTC implementations.
Extensive experience managing complex client interactions, technical troubleshooting, and stakeholder coordination from technical teams to executive-level meetings.
Cross-functional expertise across locomotives, commuter railcars, EMUs, multilevel vehicles, and specialized rail equipment systems.

Apr 2011 – Dec 2012 (1 yr 9 mos)

Managed planning, design, and construction for complex train control systems, specifically ASES II PTC communication-based systems.
Supervised contractors and consultant project teams.
Managed PTC segment of annual capital budgets.
Collaborated with FRA staff regarding regulatory compliance.
Coordinated project implementation with rail infrastructure and transportation disciplines to minimize service disruptions.

May 2007 – Apr 2011 (4 yrs)

Managed a capital budget of $279M for procurement of 36 locomotives.
Oversaw planning, design, construction, and troubleshooting of locomotives.
Reviewed regulations, waivers, and test plans with the FRA.
Supervised contractors and consultants during design reviews, inspections, and testing.
Coordinated testing and commissioning with NJ Transit Rail Operations and Amtrak.

Mar 2001 – Apr 2007 (6 yrs 2 mos)

Addressed engineering, manufacturing, and testing issues through technical analysis of designs, documents, specifications, standards, and FRA regulations.
Developed acceptance test documentation verifying technical and commercial contract compliance.
Ensured effective stakeholder communication of critical information.
Performed project management and engineering for refurbishment projects.
Oversaw inspection services for refurbishment programs.