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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.

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Honours List OBE for LRSSB board member

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A leading figure in the light rail industry, and a non-executive director at the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board, has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours List for services to public transport and the local community.

Safety risk profiles driving tram simulator upgrades

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Simulators used by UK tramways for driver training have seen major upgrades based on risk models developed by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.

Partnership engages with tram workers to drive health and safety reporting

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A project aimed at addressing possible under-reporting of health and safety concerns and hazardous events has reached a major milestone with the completion of research focus groups with frontline staff across four UK light rail networks.

Metro relaunches eye-catching pedestrian safety campaign

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As it steps up preparations for the launch of services on a new extension, West Midlands Metro is relaunching a successful campaign in partnership with the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.

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