Welcome to the Light Rail
Safety and Standards Board

Setting the standards for
light rail safety

Established in 2018, the Light Rail Safety & Standards Board is committed to further improvements to what is already one of the safest forms of public transport.

Drawing on experience and expertise from across the sector, it brings all aspects of light rail safety under one roof while providing a central resource where

colleagues can access the latest guidance and

standards documentation.

Latest News

Comprehensive guidance on tram-train design and operation

A landmark document setting out the key principles for the safe integration of tram-train systems in the UK has been published by the LRSSB.

Heads of Safety Group appoints new Vice-Chair

Don McClurg, Safety Manager at Edinburgh Trams, has been appointed as the Vice Chair of a working group led by the national body responsible for reducing the risk of accidents on UK tramways.

Part two of special podcast from Blackpool goes live

The second part of a special podcast has been released, continuing a fascinating discussion between two leading light rail figures on the value of the LRSSB to the sector.

LRSSB publishes comprehensive guidance on tram procurement

Wide-ranging guidance highlighting important factors to consider when procuring new trams has been published by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.

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Let's Talk Light Rail Podcast

Talking about anything and everything about the

Light Rail Sector.
We will be talking with various members who are in the sector, about topics that include Safety, Innovation, Technology, Careers and Experience

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