Jasper Carrott unveils tram named in his honour
Brummie comedy legend Jasper Carrott has today unveiled a tram named in his honour in a special ceremony. It was the first time he had taken a Birmingham tram ride in 70 years and he joked that he particularly enjoyed the experience as he didn’t have to pay. Joined by his wife Hazel, he arrived […]
LRSSB Chairman Vacancy
The Light Rail Safety & Standards Board has been established by the light rail sector, with support from the Department of Transport and Office of Road & Rail in response to the recommendations of the Rail Accident Investigation Branch following the fatal derailment of a tram at Sandilands, Croydon in 2016. The LRSSB will provide […]
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Further boost for tram recruitment
A successful training scheme in the West Midlands has welcomed a new cohort of students, providing a further recruitment boost for the region’s expanding tram network. The Sector-based Work Academy, which aims to equip jobseekers with the skills needed to apply for roles at West Midlands Metro, has previously helped to fill nine vacancies on […]
New online resource set to boost light rail safety
A new central resource portal has been launched to help drive further increases in safety standards across the light rail sector. The recently established Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) has already made significant strides in drawing together cross-sector experience and expertise, and the newly launched website ( www.lrssb.com) aims to provide access to […]
