Let's Talk Light Rail

By 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... more

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How many episodes does Let's Talk Light Rail have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.

Let's Talk Light Rail episodes:

May 13, 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.
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33min
March 05, 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.
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36min
February 11, 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.
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26min
January 15, 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!
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28min
November 13, 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.
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37min
September 30, 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.
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39min
August 07, 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!
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34min
July 01, 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.
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34min

FAQs about Let's Talk Light Rail:

How many episodes does Let's Talk Light Rail have?

The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.