George Lowder MBE has been named the Chair of the Light Rail Safety and Standard Board (LRSSB). He is currently the Chief Executive of Transport for Edinburgh and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this non-executive position.
The LRSSB are the organisation responsible for driving up tramway safety standards and the next 12 months are set to them continue to deliver a series of ambitious projects aimed a further reducing the risk of harm or injury on UK networks. As Chair George will now help guide the Board towards their objectives.
The appointment was confirmed at a LRSSB board meeting which also saw Colin Kerr stand down as Interim Chair. Colin has recently retired from Head of Safety and Projects at Edinburgh Trams and will now continue to work for the LRSSB on a part-time basis assisting on the delivery of future initiatives.
Carl Williams, Chief Executive of the LRSSB, said: “We’re delighted to have George on board as we prepare to build on the organisation’s many successes to date and embark on a new era of even closer collaboration with the regulator and other key stakeholders. His guidance and support for the board will prove invaluable as the LRSSB continues to grow and evolve, leading in all areas of light rail safety.”
During his time at TfE, George has been instrumental in the development and delivery of a successful integrated transport network (including Edinburgh Trams). Previously Chair of UKTram, he is also a non-executive director of Transform Scotland, Vice President of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, Chairs the Boards of two Scottish charities and is a Trustee of a third.
George said: “Within a few short years, the LRSSB has made impressive progress in its mission to reduce risks to as low as practicably possible. I’m now looking forward to working with Carl and members of the board to ensure we remain on track to deliver even more support for the sector as it strives to deliver even safer networks for employees and the travelling public.”