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Guidance documents summary – December 2022

Guidance documents summary – December 2022

In its business plan for 22/23 the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board has committed to producing a total of 12 individual guidance documents by the end of this financial year.

21/12/22

Reporting system upgrades taking shape

Reporting system upgrades taking shape

Work to carry out a major upgrade to the Tram Accident and Incident Reporting (TAIR) system is gathering pace.

21/12/22

Red light warning for motorists in new tram safety videos

Red light warning for motorists in new tram safety videos

The dangers of jumping red lights near to tram lines are highlighted in one of the latest additions to a series of videos from the organisation responsible for driving light rail safety.

15/12/22

Sound guidance on audible warnings

Sound guidance on audible warnings

Revised guidelines on procedures and specifications for testing audible warnings on tramways has been published by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.

13/12/22

Guidance for depot design published

Guidance for depot design published

A new document from the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board is setting out guidance for the design of well-integrated tramway depots and their operational control centres.

30/11/22

Testing and Commissioning guide ready to download

Testing and Commissioning guide ready to download

The safe testing and commissioning of new tramway vehicles and infrastructure has been put under the spotlight in guidance published this month by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.

25/10/23

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