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 have saved the sector an estimated £2.6 million, when compared to the cost of operators and other organisations working independently.
Carl Williams, LRSSB Chief Executive, said: “Many of the projects we have led or supported would not have been possible to deliver at a network level, and the benefits of taking a sector-wide approach to safety are now clearer than ever.
“For example, our enhanced Tramway Accident and Incident Reporting system (TAIR) is now firmly established as the sector’s standard reporting platform, and the data it is generating is driving ever more sophisticated risk modelling.
“Recent improvements to TAIR have included the inclusion of RIDDOR reporting, and the system continues to evolve in line with the needs of the sector and the requirements of regulators.”
The annual report also highlights the LRSSB’s support for research into innovative technology with the potential to provide a further boost to tramway safety, and its work on producing a raft of new and revised safety guidance documents.
Engagement with stakeholders and strengthening of links with the Office of Rail and Road are also put into focus as the LRSSB looks towards greater independence.
Carl concluded: “Since the LRSSB was established, it has made huge strides in reducing the risk of accidents and hazardous events across the UK’s light rail Sector. With a ‘mission’ to prevent incidents and reduce harm, the LRSSB will continue to build its capacity and retain its capability to meet the sector’s growing requirements.”