LRSSB appoints new Audit and Safety Officer

Having previously worked in heavy rail on projects across the globe, Peter Hughes has been appointed by the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board as its Audit and Safety Officer.

A specialist in risk analytics, Peter has worked in rail safety since 1991, predominantly in the UK and Australia, and completed successful assignments in India and Malaysia. He has also served as an expert witness in legal proceedings following several fatal accidents at level crossings and authored a number of journal and conference papers.

During his career, Peter has created and delivered training courses for Queensland University of Technology’s Graduate Certificate programme, Huddersfield University’s MSc programme in railway safety, and a professional training course for the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

In his new role at the LRSSB, he will be responsible for initiating safety audits within the sector. assisting in the maintenance of the safety risk management framework and evaluating compliance with standards and regulations.

Other duties include assisting in the development of new light rail standards and reviews of existing ones, while supporting the organisation in implementing effective benchmarking across the sector.

On his appointment, Peter said: “I’m delighted to join the LRSSB as it further expands the scope of its work, and I’m looking forward to meeting safety professionals from across the sector who share our commitment to further driving down the risk of accidents and other hazardous incidents on UK tramways.”

Carl Williams, LRSSB Chief Executive, added: “Peter brings a wealth of experience to this new role, further strengthening the LRSSB’s expert team as we embark on a series of important new projects while building on our success to date.”