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Rail breaks guidance published following peer review

Specific guidance on how to manage rail breaks and minimise the resulting disruption to services has been published by the LRSSB.

New Year Message from the LRSSB

While 2021 proved a challenge due to the continued impact of the coronavirus pandemic, progress in a number of key areas will see the LRSSB look forward to the year ahead with renewed confidence.

Cycle safety the focus of new light rail guidance

Detailed guidance on how to make tramways and similar urban transit systems as safe as possible for cyclists is now available to download from the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board’s growing online reference library.

On Track Newsletter Packed with LRSSB and UKTram Updates

There’s plenty of news from UKTram and the LRSSB in the second issue of our OnTrack newsletter, which is now available to download.

Rail breaks guidance set for publication

Extensive research into reducing the frequency and impact of breaks in embedded rail is set to shape new guidance from the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board.

Review of wheel-rail interface guide

A Good Practice Guide for Managing the Wheel-Rail Interface of light rail and tramway systems has been revised and revived to enhance safety across the sector.