Category Archives: LRSSB

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have outlined plans which are set to help it meet the future needs of the light rail sector in the UK. This will see the organisation move towards greater independence and stronger … Continue reading →

The latest edition of the LRSSB’s “Let’s Talk Light Rail” podcast has been released and highlights the increasingly important role of an independent organisation that enables light rail employees to report their safety concerns without fear of repercussions.

The latest podcast from the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) is highlighting how professionals from across the light rail sector are working together to share best practice and strengthen a sector-wide approach to tramway safety.

A podcast produced by the Light Rail Standards and Safety Board (LRSSB) is celebrating a successful first year with more than 1,000 people having tuned into “Let’s Talk Light Rail” over the past 12 months.

How many acronyms can you have in one headline?! This is all about a pioneering project that will streamline the processes for statutory incident reporting which is seeing RIDDOR incorporated into the LRSSB’s evolving, sector-wide reporting system.

The LRSSB’s online reference library of documents is continuing to grow as part of their continued project to make tram and light rail systems in the UK safer. The development and implementation of essential safety verification processes during the construction … Continue reading →

The latest edition of the podcast created by the Light Rail Standards and Safety Board (LRSSB) is now out and this time the team are looking at the evolution of tram simulators and their contribution to light rail safety.

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have recently given their reference library a new fresh look making this vital resource easier to navigate. The Reference Library contains more than 60 guidance documents ranging from the design of crossings … Continue reading →

Four tramways across the UK are adopting an integrated learning management system, which it is hoped will help to achieve the aims of a sector-wide approach to light rail training and development. Trials are already underway in Birmingham, Sheffield and … Continue reading →

A project that is embracing AI technology to improve safety at tramway crossings is to move forward to the next stage of development as part of a partnership between the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) and Starling Technologies.

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) are looking to further strengthen their expert team with the recruitment of an experienced Audit and Safety Officer. The role will be based at their offices in Birmingham and applications are being … Continue reading →

The latest edition of the LRSSB podcast celebrates the contribution of women to the ongoing success of light rail to help mark International Women’s Day which took place on Saturday 8th March.

The LRSSB’s own podcast is back with another edition, with the latest release being the second part of a special featuring discussion between two leading light rail figures on the value of the LRSSB to the sector.

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have recently released a guidance document which sets out the key principles for the safe integration of tram-train systems in the UK. This is the latest guidance released by the organisation who … Continue reading →

Don McClurg, who is the Safety Manager at Edinburgh Trams, has recently been appointed Chair of the Light Rail Standards and Safety Board (LRSSB) Head of Safetys Vice-Chair. This group plays an invaluable role in highlighting issues and concerns across … Continue reading →