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LRSSB helping Midland Metro Alliance to manage risk ahead of extension handover

Planning for the handover of a multi-million-pound extension to West Midlands Metro looks to have been boosted by a risk assessment process adopted for the light rail sector by the Light Rail Safety Standards Board (LRSSB).

Career opportunity for enthusiastic engineer

UKTram, together with the organisation responsible for driving light rail safety, is offering a unique opportunity for a qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic Engineer.

Regulator recognises LRSSB’s contribution to light rail safety

The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board has welcomed the findings of a review into its work to date.

New guidance to aid vulnerable customers

Ensuring the safety of vulnerable people on tramways and similar transit systems is the subject of the latest guidance published by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.

First 2022 edition of OnTrack Newsletter featuring news from UKTram and LRSSB

Welcome to the latest issue of OnTrack, featuring all the latest news from UKTram and the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board. 

New reference manual shares OLE best practice

Following peer review by an expert panel of UK tramways engineers, key guidance on the maintenance of vital tramway infrastructure has been published by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.