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.
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EP12: National Safety Campaign - Effectiveness Results
In this episode, Sarah Singh and Connor Hardy talk to Carly Swift about the latest Effectiveness Results from the National Safety Campaign and the positive impact it is having across the Light Rail Sector!
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23 Jan 2026
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.
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12 Jan 2026
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.
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15 Sept 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.
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16 Jul 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.
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13 May 2025
EP7: Safety and Simulators
In this episode, Carly Swift talks to Carl Williams and Ian Row about how Avansim support the Light Rail Sector with their Simulators and the advanced technology behind it.
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5 Mar 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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11 Feb 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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15 Jan 2025
EP5: LRSSB support in extension projects - Part 1
Carly Swift discusses LRSSB's support in recent tram extensions in Blackpool and Edinburgh with board members Colin Kerr and Jane Cole, highlighting expert insights on effective project collaboration.
13 Nov 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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30 Sept 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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7 Aug 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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1 Jul 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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