The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) have strengthened their team with the appointment of a new data analyst. Mohammed Hefny joins having recently completed a MSc in Business Analytics at Aston University. He will now be heavily involved in the upgrade of a comprehensive Tramway Accident and Incident Reporting (TAIR system).
Carl Williams, Chief Executive of the LRSSB, said: “Following a significant investment by the LRSSB, a major upgrade to TAIR is now nearing completion, and the appointment of a dedicated data analyst will help ensure that operators are able to make the most of the pioneering system. We would like to welcome Mohamed to the LRSSB, and I’m sure that colleagues from across the sector will benefit from his expertise as we work with them to deliver maximum benefit from their adoption of TAIR.”
Mohamed will be responsible for designing and implementing effective reporting protocols and managing continuous improvement of data collection and quality. He will also provide trend analysis for, and insights into, the light rail sector’s accidents, incidents and near misses.