Light Rail Safety

Luas Operations

The operation of the Red and Green Luas lines is contracted out by TII to Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd. which is the “Railway Organisation” and Operating “Safety Management Document” holder, as required by the 2005 Railway Safety Act [as amended by S.I. No. 476/2020 - European Union (Railway Safety) Regulations 2020] for the operation of the Luas.

Transdev is responsible for the maintenance of the infrastructure and rolling stock. TII is the asset owner of the Luas fixed infrastructure and rolling stock and therefore, has the responsibility for ensuring that a strategic focus on the management of its infrastructure and vehicle assets is achieved.

TII continually monitors the safety performance of the Luas operation and carries out analyses of the incidents and accidents to identify trends and emerging issues. TII works closely with Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd to ensure that the high level of safety performance already achieved in operation of the Luas is maintained and enhanced. This includes working collaboratively with key stakeholders and interested parties to achieve safe interaction with Luas.

Where the interaction of third parties with Luas has given rise to safety related issues and incidents, TII, with Transdev Dublin Light Rail Ltd, employ a strategy of improving the Luas infrastructure, devising new safety systems and developing safety campaigns to counter the risks involved.

Further Information

For more information on Luas Safety, Basic Tramway Safety Awareness, and for a copy of the Code of Practice for works on, near, or adjacent to the Luas Tramway, please go to www.luas.ie