Category Archives: LRSSB

Simulators developed by Avansim and used by various tramways in the UK have recently enjoyed upgrades based on risk models developed by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB). The upgrades draw on data driving the LRSSB’s Safety Risk … Continue reading →

A project which is aimed at addressing possible under-reporting of health and safety concerns and hazardous events has reached a major milestone with the completion of research focus groups with frontline staff on four UK tram networks.

Now that we’re out of British Summer Time and enter Greenwich Mean Time after the clocks went back at the end of October, the LRSSB are relaunching a video which urges the public to “Be Smart Around Trams at Night”.

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have been undertaking a “national tour” to help networks drive further safety enhancements informed by a new safety risk model (SRM). A series of site visits by members of the LRSSB has … Continue reading →

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have named Don McClurg as the new Chair of the Heads of Safety group. Don is the Head of Safety and Standards at Edinburgh Trams and replaces Andy Wallace, who has stepped … Continue reading →

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have appointed Matthew Wright as Standards Manager. Matthew has been at the organisation for 18 months supporting a host of projects as a research coordinator and will now move into this newly … Continue reading →

Ian Law, an expert in light rail finance, has become the latest appointee to the board of the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board. He brings with him a wealth of commercial experience and his appointment comes as the LRSSB … Continue reading →

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) annual report has been released and shows how the organisation is delivering added value to the sector whilst also reducing accident risks. They have delivered on a series of landmark projects that … Continue reading →

The Light Rail Standards and Safety Board (LRSSB) have appointed an experienced safety auditor and accident investigator into a new role which will help to continue their excellent progress in improving safety across the UK light rail sector.

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 →