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Dashboards to drive light rail safety enhancements

The use of advanced data visualisation tools to further improve safety on UK tramways has taken a major step forward with the launch of a new user interface to help light rail networks access and understand vital information on the risks they face.

High-profile light rail leader appointed LRSSB Chair

A leading figure in the transport industry has been appointed Chair of the organisation responsible for driving up tramway safety standards.

Landmark year ahead as LRSSB leads on light rail safety

Building on a series of successes over the past 12 months, the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board will continue to grow and evolve, and is on track to deliver even more support for the sector in 2024.

LRSSB joins colleagues planning for adverse events

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board has become one of the latest members of an organisation dedicated to improving business resilience.

LRSSB and ORR forge closer partnership

The signing of a landmark agreement between the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board and the Office of Rail and Road will see the two organisations working hand-in-hand to further reduce the risks of accidents on UK tramways.

Sector set to tackle top threat to tramway safety

A national campaign to tackle the number one threat to light rail safety is taking shape following pioneering research into the behaviour of pedestrians around tramways.