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

Safety Governance Guidance Published

A new document providing detailed guidance on effective safety governance for tramway operations is the latest addition to the LRSSB’s expanding online reference library.

Real-world events driving evolution of tram training simulators

The use of virtual reality to help drive safety on UK tramways is set to take a major step forward thanks to the evolution of a pioneering accident and incident reporting system.

LRSSB leader pledges even more sector support in 2025

The year ahead promises to be a transformative one for light rail as the organisation responsible for sector safety looks to build on the initial success of projects already driving down the risk of serious incidents on UK tramways.

Plans for RIDDOR integration outlined at meeting

Work to incorporate statutory health and safety reports into a fully integrated light rail incident database is progressing well, senior sector figures have heard.

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