Let's Talk Light Rail

Light Rail Safety and Standards Board

Talking about anything and everything about the Light Rail Sector. We will be talking with various members who are in the sector, about topics that include Safety, Innovation, Technology, Careers and Experience. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts! For more information about LRSSB head to our ⁠website lrssb.org⁠ Follow us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠X/Twitter⁠ @LightRailssb

Episodios

  1. 23 ENE

    EP11: Changes to governance and greater independence of LRSSB

    In this episode, George Lowder and Carl Williams talk to Carly Swift about the changes to the governance and greater independence of LRSSB and how this will benefit the Light Rail Sector. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts!  For more information about LRSSB head to our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠! Follow us on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, ⁠⁠X⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠!

    33 min

  2. 12 ENE

    EP10: Development and launch of the Skills Hub

    In this episode, Carly Swift talks to Carl Williams and Marlene Pearson-McGrath about how the development of the LMS, also known as Skills Hub has progressed and launched and how it will benefit the Light Rail Sector. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts!  For more information about LRSSB head to our ⁠website⁠! Follow us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠, ⁠X⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠TikTok⁠!

    20 min
  3. EP9: Benefits and importance of LRSSB's Heads of Safety

    15/09/2025

    EP9: Benefits and importance of LRSSB's Heads of Safety

    In this episode, Carly Swift talks to Connor Hardy, Joshua Keeling and Mark Ashmore about LRSSB’s Heads of Safety Group and how it benefits the Light Rail sector. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts!  For more information about LRSSB head to our website! Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram & TikTok!

    35 min

  4. 16/07/2025

    EP8: The importance of reporting and listening

    In this episode, Carly Swift talks to Sue Gray and Craig O’Brien about the importance of reporting safety, health and well-being concerns and also the importance of listening to promote a healthier safety culture and peace of mind in the light rail sector. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts! For more information about LRSSB head to our website! Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram & TikTok!

    36 min

  5. 13/05/2025

    EP7: Safety and Simulators

    In this episode, Carly Swift talks to Carl Williams and Ian Rowe about how Avansim support the Light Rail Sector with their Simulators and the advanced technology behind it. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts! For more information about LRSSB head to our website! Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram & TikTok!

    32 min

  6. 05/03/2025

    EP6: Women in Light Rail

    In this episode, Carly Swift talks to Sophie Allison, Sarah Singh and Sarah Higgins, about their experiences of managing the work/life balance, the challenges faced by colleagues when it comes to raising a family while enjoying success in an intense work environment and their views on what can be done to attract more skilled women into the Light Rail Sector. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts! For more information about LRSSB head to our website! Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram & TikTok!

    35 min

  7. 11/02/2025

    EP5: LRSSB support in extension projects - Part 2

    This is Part 2! We're still in Blackpool, talking about how the LRSSB supported two recent tram extensions in Blackpool and Edinburgh. Carly Swift is joined by two board members; Colin Kerr and Jane Cole. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts! For more information about LRSSB head to our website! Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram & TikTok!

    25 min

  8. 15/01/2025

    EP5: LRSSB support in extension projects - Part 1

    In this episode, we're in Blackpool, talking about how the LRSSB supported two recent tram extensions in Blackpool and Edinburgh. Carly Swift is joined by two board members; Colin Kerr and Jane Cole. We had so much to talk about so this is Part 1 of the episode! Look out for Part 2 coming soon! Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts! For more information about LRSSB head to our website! Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram & TikTok!

    28 min

  9. 13/11/2024

    EP4: National Safety Campaign - Two Lines = STOP!

    In this episode, we're in Manchester talking about the Research, Development and Launch of the National Safety Campaign - Two Lines = STOP! Carly Swift is joined by Joanna Brown from Mindfield and Jamie Swift from LRSSB. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts! For more information about LRSSB head to our website! Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram & TikTok!

    37 min

  10. 30/09/2024

    EP3: The development and importance of TAIR

    In this episode, we're back on the blue sofa in Birmingham, talking to Mark Ashmore, Head of Safety and Assurance at LRSSB and Tony Stanley, Head of Operations and Safety at West Midlands Metro, about the development of the Tram Accident and Incident Reporting system and how vitally important it is for the Light Rail sector to use TAIR. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts! For more information about LRSSB head to our website! Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram & TikTok!

    39 min

  11. 07/08/2024

    EP2: Development of the LMS Project

    In this episode, we're at Edinburgh Tram's depot, talking to Marlene Pearson-McGrath and Craig O'Brien, from the LRSSB, about the development of the Learning Management System (LMS) Project and how it will benefit the Light Rail Sector. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts! For more information about LSSB head to our website! Follow us on Linkedin and X/Twitter!

    33 min

  12. 01/07/2024

    E1: Introducing The Light Rail Safety and Standards Board

    In this episode, we talk to LRSSB CEO Carl Williams, his career in Light Rail and how LRSSB was born and supports the Light Rail Industry. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts! For more information about LRSSB head to our website! Follow us on LinkedIn and X/Twitter!

    34 min
  • 12 episodios

Información

Talking about anything and everything about the Light Rail Sector. We will be talking with various members who are in the sector, about topics that include Safety, Innovation, Technology, Careers and Experience. Please like, share, review and subscribe to our Podcasts! For more information about LRSSB head to our ⁠website lrssb.org⁠ Follow us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠X/Twitter⁠ @LightRailssb

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Light Rail Safety and Standards Board
  • Años en activo
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    12
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © Light Rail Safety and Standards Board
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Let's Talk Light Rail