Allan is a qualified Engineering Director with over 35 years’ experience within the railway industry. The vast majority of time has been spent within a maintenance & overhaul environment in roles which included technician, team leader and project engineer, with the last 12 years spent with T&RS Engineering. His knowledge includes many different types of rolling stock, locomotives and wagons. He has a proven ability to work under his own initiative to achieve business goals supported by sound engineering competencies. Allan is approved as an ISO9001 Lead Auditor undertaking audits across a number of workstreams including – Safety, Maintenance, Assets and Suppliers.

Involved with the Fleet Acceptance, commissioning, testing and maintenance of new Diesel & Electric rolling stock introductions in Germany & the UK.  This included visits to sites involved with the construction of vehicles and components across Europe. 

Outside of work, Allan is a volunteer for the Holme Valley Mountain Rescue Team.