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

Pioneering light rail safety projects in line for awards

A bold national campaign that’s enhancing pedestrian safety around UK tramways has been shortlisted for a high-profile award.

Focus on training in new podcast

The potential of a new Learning Management System to drive up competency standards in light rail is put under the spotlight in a new podcast from the LRSSB.

Report highlights another successful year for the LRSSB

The signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Office for Rail and Road proved one of the highlights of a year of successes in that latest annual report published by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.

Document highlights light rail safety revolution

The vital work of the LRSSB in raising the bar for tramway safety is highlighted in a new publication that clearly illustrates the value of the organisation to the light rail sector.

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Safety Videos

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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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