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 the light rail sector.
Don took up his role at Edinburgh Trams in January 2024 after first joining the operator in 2013 after a 23-year career in the Army as a Combat Medical Technician. Since joining Edinburgh Trams he has worked as a duty manager, assistant safety manager and safety manager (Operations).
Speaking about his appointment, Don McClurg commented: “Since I first became involved in the group, I’ve certainly seen its benefits. It gives operators access to a greater pool of knowledge and expertise that colleagues may not be able to find within their own organisation.
“The chance to network and meet peers from across light rail makes the flow of information much smoother, and requesting assistance from other networks is much easier when you have regular contact with them.
“This source of advice and assistance at the end of a phone is, I believe, one of the greatest strengths of the group.”
Head of Safety Chair, Andy Wallace of Tram Operations and London Cableway, added: “Don has been a member of the group for several years, actively contributing to the strategic safety improvement initiatives that have taken place within the industry during that time.
“He brings with him demonstrable leadership qualities and a broad practical experience of managing safe tram operations. As a respected and knowledgeable member of the group. I’m delighted that Don has taken up this opportunity and look forward to working with him more closely in the future as we support collaboration and safety improvement activities for the sector.”