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As cities invest in light rail systems to reduce congestion and promote greener transport, it’s crucial to learn from global best practices, especially regarding safety. Recently, one UK light rail tram operator needed to conduct a review of common safety methods for risk evaluation and deliver recommendations to meet industry good practice. Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) Consultancy applied its expertise to meet this client’s needs.

Did you know Frankham Group are part of the Rail Safe Friendly Programme? Recently I had the absolute pleasure of meeting up with Ashkan Rohani, Director of Infrastructure Engineering. We spoke about the true importance of #railsafety, why we should be educating young people on this topic and much more. Take a look below at what Ash had to say ⬇️ Discover more: railsafefriendly.com Kate Giddins Stuart Heaton Kathryn Ogdin Natalie Emma Hanson Annabel Kelly Tia Fyfe Morgan McCreavy Heather Thompson

Investing in infrastructure and safety improvements is crucial for the long-term health of our transportation networks. These projects will not only enhance safety for passengers and communities in Canada but also improve efficiency and reliability for the entire rail industry. 🇨🇦

Some wise words from Colin Calder Building a high speed rail network in Australia will definitely rely on agreement and collaboration across all levels of government and through the life of successive administrations. While running high speed trains on existing infrastructure can possibly deliver capital savings it will also, inevitably, lead to compromise in speed and efficiency meaning that 3.5 hour journey time time between Sydney and Melbourne becomes a pipe dream. Nowhere was this compromise illustrated more clearly than in the disastrous West Coast Route Modernization program, between London and Glasgow in the UK. The original design speed of 140mph was lowered to 125mph which is little more than the 110mph already achieved in many sections of the West Coast Main line at the time. Meanwhile cost ballooned from around £2.5 billion to £14.5 billion by some accounts. Carrying out major upgrades in an operational rail environment is not for the faint hearted. I say build new or be damned. #infrastructure #projectmanagement Engineers Australia RP Infrastructure Patries Twaalfhoven

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A keystone document setting out the core principles of light rail safety has been reissued following a comprehensive review by sector experts. Read more from Carl Williams from the Light Rail Safety & Standards Board here: #UKrail #railways

Discover a forthcoming project from the Transportation Association of Canada for the development of a Road Safety Guide for Canada. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive resource for road safety professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders across the country. It outlines best practices, tools, and strategies to improve road safety, covering various aspects such as road design, traffic management, and enforcement measures. Through collaboration and knowledge-sharing, the guide seeks to support ongoing efforts to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities nationwide.     #TACRoadSafetyGuide #CanadianRoadSafety #TrafficSafetyCanada #TransportationSafetyGuide

The Federal Government will fund a trial of radar technology able to detect approaching objects as it investigates new, low-cost ways of improving safety at level crossings in regional areas. The radar trial is one of four projects to share $800,000 in government research and innovation grants under the second round of the Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program (RALCSP). Six projects shared nearly $3 million under the first round of the program. According to the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator, there are almost 11,000 operational level crossings across Australia shared by road vehicles and rail traffic. Of those, almost 7,000 are considered 'passive control crossings' with stop or give way signs and 1500 are considered unprotected. The $180 million Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program also includes funding for infrastructure upgrades such as the installation of rumble strips or boom gates. For more information about the level crossing safety program, visit https://ow.ly/qOFw50TO4Yu. #regionalroads #regionaltransport #roadsafety #regionalrail #regionalrailcrossings #infrastructureinvestment #regionalinfrastructure #transportinfrastructure East Gippsland Shire Council Wellington Shire Council South Gippsland Shire Council Latrobe City Council Bass Coast Shire Council Baw Baw Shire Council Moorabool Shire Council Golden Plains Shire Council Surf Coast Shire Council

Discover a forthcoming project from the Transportation Association of Canada for the development of a Road Safety Guide for Canada. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive resource for road safety professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders across the country. It outlines best practices, tools, and strategies to improve road safety, covering various aspects such as road design, traffic management, and enforcement measures. Through collaboration and knowledge-sharing, the guide seeks to support ongoing efforts to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities nationwide.     #TACRoadSafetyGuide #CanadianRoadSafety #TrafficSafetyCanada #TransportationSafetyGuide

🌟 Exciting News from Sacyr! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that SACYR USA & CANADA has been awarded the contract for the I-75 at Pine Ridge Road Interchange project in Collier County, Florida. This transformative project is part of the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, aimed at enhancing safety, efficiency, and capacity on Florida's critical roadways. 🚗 Key Highlights of the Project: ✅ Design and implementation of a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), which will: ✅ Reduce delays on Pine Ridge Road. ✅ Increase the storage capacity of the I-75 southbound off-ramp. ✅ Minimize conflict points, improving overall safety for all users. ✅ The DDI design is future-ready, accommodating projected traffic growth. ✅ All improvements are strategically located within the limited-access right-of-way. This marks a significant milestone for @Sacyr: - 19th project in North America - 16th project in the United States - 10th project in Florida - 6th collaboration with FDOT A special thanks to Florida Department of Transportation, Collier County Government, and all our committed suppliers for their trust and collaboration. We’re excited to work together again to deliver another successful project that will benefit the entire community! #Infrastructure #Innovation #MovingFloridaForward #Sacyr #DDI #CollierCounty #FDOT #RoadSafety