A landmark project to upgrade a vital reporting system that’s already delivering a major boost to light rail safety has been put under the spotlight in a respected trade magazine.
Working in partnership with academics and colleagues from across the sector, the LRSSB is driving cutting-edge research into improving termini safety.
Just five years after its formation, the LRSSB has delivered massive benefits for the sector and the hundreds of thousands of passengers who rely on it every day.
The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board is set to further strengthen its team with the creation of a new role within the organisation.
Light rail safety professionals are being invited to take part in a series of ‘walkthrough’ workshops to help them make the most of a comprehensive library of current legislation and guidance.
The organisation responsible for light rail safety has been stepping up its support for heritage tramways as they strive to further improve their risk management processes.
The LRSSB is stepping up support for specialist training within light rail to deliver a further boost to safety, operational performance, and the wellbeing of those working in the sector.
Over the past 12 months, the organisation responsible for driving tramway safety has made huge strides towards its mission of further reducing the risk of harm or injury on UK networks.
The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board has praised the work of its outgoing Chair, Sue Byrne, at the end of her three-year tenure in the role.
The organisation responsible for driving light rail safety has praised the work of the Edinburgh Trams team following the successful launch of passenger services on a new route earlier this month.
Plans to help drive nationwide safety improvements through better understanding of tramway operation and maintenance risks, have been boosted by completion of updated models for all major UK systems.
A recent Westminster event provided the ideal opportunity for the LRSSB to step up its engagement with key stakeholders.
A new initiative aimed at helping to source the most appropriate safety training for light rail operators has been launched by the LRSSB.
The organisation responsible for driving tramway safety is on course to successfully deliver a programme of key projects aimed at further reducing the risk of harm or injury on UK networks.
Light rail safety professionals have been given an insightful demonstration of an innovative system that combines obstacle detection with overspeed monitoring and collision avoidance technology.
Rigorous training overseen with exemplary competence has been a key factor in maintaining the excellent safety record of Light Rail in the UK, and new guidance has just been published to help ensure this continues.
In a major boost to future light rail safety, an upgraded Tram Accident and Incident Reporting (TAIR) system is now ‘live’ following the completion of successful testing.
Construction and maintenance work inevitably involves an element of risk, but new guidance aims to reduce the chances of an accidents involving contracted work on tramways.
Ahead of ‘going live’ later this month, major upgrades to the Tram Accident and Incident Reporting (TAIR) system have been given the green light by a team of light rail safety professionals.
Key projects to further reduce the risk of tramway accidents have been highlighted in a new video from the organisation responsible for driving light rail safety.
