The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board have been awarded a package of \u00a33.3 million from the Department of Transport which will enable them to continue with their vital safety work over the next three years. A number of projects will now be able to proceed during this period in a boost to safety on light rail networks in the UK.<\/p>\n
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Carl Williams, Chief Executive of LRSSB, said: \u201cThis continued funding will enable us to accelerate our ambitious delivery programme in a number of key areas. These include the further development of sector-wide approaches to risk management and accident reporting, enhancing stakeholder engagement, updating safety guidance and leading on research into new technologies.\u201d<\/p>\n
The \u00a33.3 million worth of funding is part of an overall package of \u00a34.5 million which also includes support for UKTram.<\/p>\n
Baroness Vere, Transport Minister, commented: \u201cLight rail is a fantastic way to keep our country moving quickly, efficiently and sustainably. Our \u00a34.5 million investment towards improving tram safety is a key step forward for the development of light rail in the UK and will help pave the way for an urban mobility revolution up and down the country.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board have been awarded a package of \u00a33.3 million from the Department of Transport which will enable them to continue with their vital safety work over the next three years. A number of projects … Continue reading