Chair appointed to new committee driving tramway safety standards

Colin Kerr, former Head of Safety and Projects at Edinburgh Trams and now Technical Engineer and non-executive director at the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board, will head a committee that’s set to play a crucial role in helping the UK become a world-leader in tramway design and operation.

Drawing on expertise from across the sector, the Light Rail Standards Committee will review existing standards documentation, covering everything from infrastructure design to employee wellbeing policy, as well as setting priorities for future guidance – particularly important with the emergence of new technologies such as AI.

On his appointment, Colin expressed his commitment to advancing the committee’s mission of promoting safety, efficiency, innovation, and excellence within the light rail industry.

I’m also looking forward to working collaboratively with fellow committee members, industry partners, and stakeholders to strengthen standards, encourage good practices, and support sustainable and forward-thinking solutions to the challenges faced by the sector,” he said.

“Together, we will continue to uphold the highest levels of technical integrity and public responsibility, and I’m eager to contribute my experience and leadership to furthering our shared objectives while ensuring that our standards reflect both current industry needs and future advancements.”