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

West Midlands Metro joins national pedestrian safety campaign

West Midlands Metro has become the latest tramway to join a national campaign aimed at reducing the risk of collisions between pedestrians and trams.

Sector-wide training system adopted by tram operators

Plans for a sector-wide approach to light rail training and development have taken a major step forward, with four UK tramways signing up to join an integrated learning management system.

Upgrade for tramway safety guidance library

A vital online resource for light rail safety professionals has been given a fresh new look as it continues to evolve to meet the needs of the sector.

AI project aims to boost tram crossing safety

A groundbreaking project that embraces artificial intelligence (AI) to improve safety at tramway crossings has been given the green light to advance to the next stage of development.

Join Our Mailing List

We’ll keep you regularly updated with LRSSB news, plus any changes to the safety and standards resources in our Digital Reference Library

Sign up now

Safety Videos

Watch, download and share our

latest Tram Safety videos

Watch now

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

Listen here