Edinburgh Trams has been shortlisted in the Technical Innovation of the Year category at the Global Light Rail Awards, thanks to the development of a website and associated app that addresses safety critical work permits.

Leading figures for the UK light rail sector will be in Edinburgh tomorrow (September 23^rd) for a high-profile Summit.

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As covid-19 cases continue to rise around Scotland, Edinburgh Trams are committed to ensuring that we are doing everything possible to keep our colleagues and customers safe from the virus.

The name FOCUS+ has been selected for the solution developed as part of the Driver Innovation Safety Challenge (DISC) project. This new name reflects the aim of DISC to deliver a secure and performant wearable technology solution able to improve the safety of drivers and mobile workers by monitoring their fatigue and wellbeing levels.

On Monday 22 June, Scottish Government made it mandatory to wear a face covering on public transport. As part of a campaign to encourage the public to follow government advice and wear a mask, the city’s tram operator has given some of their vehicles a makeover!

Several trams in the system can now be seen wearing blue face coverings whilst carrying essential workers across Edinburgh. These temporary stickers highlight the organisations ‘#StaySafe and Cover Up’ messaging which is mirrored in all their communications.

We’ve attained the ‘Good To Go’ kitemark, recognising that Edinburgh Trams has followed and adapted to Government Covid-19 guidelines in preparation for Edinburgh reopening to tourism.

The ‘Good To Go’ industry standard was developed by VisitBritian in partnership with VisitScotland, Tourism Northern Ireland, VisitEngland and VisitWales.

Edinburgh Trams and IHF are progressing a project aiming to improve the safety of drivers and mobile workers by using wearable technology.

The Driver Innovation Safety Challenge (DISC) aims to support the development of a smart wrist or arm band which can monitor and analyse drivers’ and mobile workers’ fatigue and wellbeing levels.

It is now mandatory that all customers use a face covering when on the tram.

This extra layer of protection allows you and your fellow travellers to #StaySafe if social distancing becomes difficult whilst on board. A face covering should be worn for the duration of your journey.

Lea Harrison, Managing Director of Edinburgh Trams said: