Kevin Sheys guides railroad and transit industry clients through regulatory and transactional challenges to help them achieve their objectives.

He represents government and private sector clients on high-priority freight and passenger railroad projects and matters before the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and the Surface Transportation Board (STB).

In the passenger rail sector, Kevin counsels railroad industry clients on a wide range of regulatory issues including railroad safety compliance and waivers and compliance with the wide array of laws applicable to recipients of federal funding. He has been primary outside counsel on more than 20 commuter and light rail "new start" projects, including related line acquisitions, shared use agreements, and regulatory issues. He also represents contractors on operation and maintenance service procurements.

In the freight sector, Kevin has represented buyers in more than 30 rail line acquisitions and advised numerous freight railroads on how to make effective use of the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995 (ICCTA) pre-emption to expedite permitting and environmental clearance of new facilities. He advises on the scope of federal railroad labor, employment and retirement laws, and hazardous materials transport compliance. He assists locomotive, rolling stock, and systems manufacturers and suppliers on a wide range of regulatory and transactional issues. He also assists oil, steel, chemical, agriculture, and heavy manufacturing companies in establishing or expanding rail-served facilities.

Kevin brings versatile knowledge of the railroad and transit industry to our Transportation team through his unique experience while guiding and delivering solutions for clients.