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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.

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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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Latest News

Magazine highlights vital work of the LRSSB

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With 2026 looking to become a landmark year for the light rail, the work of the organisation responsible for driving enhancements to sector safety has been put under the spotlight by a leading industry magazine.
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LRSSB to recruit a Head of Commercial Services

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The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board is looking to recruit a Head of Commercial Services responsible for the design and delivery of a commercial growth strategy and generating sustainable, scalable income streams.
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LRSSB forges closer links with BSI

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The light rail sector’s safety body has strengthened ties with the British Standards Institute (BSI).
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Survey reveals campaign contribution to tramway safety

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An eye-catching tramway safety campaign aimed at reducing the risk of collisions involving pedestrians is cutting through with the public across the UK.
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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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