| Project | Description | Status |
T Number |
Topic |
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 T000 User worked and footpath level crossing research |
| User worked and footpath level crossing research | Understanding risk relating to user-worked and footpath level crossings by surveying 300 crossings, interviewing users and analysing accident data. Proposing improved risk control measures, incident reporting and data collection. | Complete | T000 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T009 Pooling of knowledge to promote rail safety (EU project: Trainsafe) |
| Pooling of knowledge to promote rail safety (EU project: Trainsafe) | This project supported the ‘TRAINSAFE’ thematic network, consisting of 16 partners representing the rail industry across Europe aiming to share and co-ordinate safety information. | Complete | T009 | Rolling Stock |
| T011 Definition of abnormal and degraded working |
| Definition of abnormal and degraded working | Gaining a greater understanding of what constitutes 'abnormal' and 'degraded' working and proposing definitions that are practical and acceptable throughout the railway industry. | Complete | T011 | Operations |
| T012 Risks involved in setting and maintaining speed restrictions |
| Risks involved in setting and maintaining speed restrictions | Assessing the current standard for setting speed restrictions. Developing a risk based model to guide the setting of speed restrictions. | Complete | T012 | Operations |
| T013 Green zones: thinking strategically |
| Green zones: thinking strategically | Investigating cross-company co-operation processes to produce space in the timetable for regular infrastructure maintenance regimes. | Complete | T013 | Operations |
| T014 Safety critical communications |
| Safety critical communications | Defining the problem of poor safety critical communication between drivers and signallers, using data from site surveys. Categorising error types and identifying contributory factors. Guiding the development of remedial measures. | Complete | T014 | Operations |
| T021 Extended use of AWS |
| Extended use of AWS | Understanding the implications of extending AWS to new applications, such as warning drivers of speed restrictions or of their approach to multiple-SPAD signals. Human factors appraisal and risk assessment. | Complete | T021 | Operations |
| T022 Driver reminder appliances - effectiveness study |
| Driver reminder appliances - effectiveness study | Reviewing the use and safety-critical effectiveness of drivers' reminder appliances (DRA). Exploring the human factors, reliability and operational issues affecting their use. Proposing strategies to standardise DRA use. | Complete | T022 | Operations |
| T023 Rolling contact fatigue of rail: Review of current understanding |
| Rolling contact fatigue of rail: Review of current understanding | This short piece of work was commissioned in the wake of the Hatfield accident to identify the state of rolling contact fatigue knowledge at the time. | Complete | T023 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T024 Driver vigilance devices - systems review |
| Driver vigilance devices - systems review | This project identified various vigilance devices and technologies and evaluated their suitability for use in monitoring and maintaining train driver vigilance. Three devices were considered suitable within the constraints of UK railway operations but require further empirical evaluation before use. | Complete | T024 | Operations |
| T028 Development of a universal level crossing risk tool |
| Development of a universal level crossing risk tool | Developing a risk tool to encompass all level crossings and locating the tool in a web browser environment in line with Network Rail Information Management strategy. | Complete | T028 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T031 Evaluation of satellite navigation for train detection (EU project: GADEROS, GAlileo DEmonstrator for Railway Operation System) |
| Evaluation of satellite navigation for train detection (EU project: GADEROS, GAlileo DEmonstrator for Railway Operation System) | This project was contracted by the European Commission to a European consortium, of which RSSB is a member. It demonstrates the suitability of satellite navigation for train detection. | Complete | T031 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T032 Trials of median strips / lane separators at level crossings |
| Trials of median strips / lane separators at level crossings | Determining whether the provision of road median strips at the approaches to automatic half barrier crossings would assist in the prevention of accidents caused by drivers violating the crossing controls. | Complete | T032 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T034 Wind overturning study |
| Wind overturning study | Uncertainty in aerodynamics calculations has necessitated conservatism leading to an overestimation of the risk of vehicles overturning. This research conducted full scale testing and wind tunnel testing to remove some of this uncertainty. | Complete | T034 | Infrastructure |
| T035 Friction stir welding in rail vehicle manufacture (EU project: EUROSTIR) |
| Friction stir welding in rail vehicle manufacture (EU project: EUROSTIR) | This pan-European project aims to promote the use of friction stir welding (FSW) within Europe. A specific initiative under this banner has been to compare FSW against conventional welding techniques to identify any benefits. | Complete | T035 | Rolling Stock |
| T038 Glazing materials at height in stations and other public buildings |
| Glazing materials at height in stations and other public buildings | Providing advice on all safety aspects of the use of glazing materials at height within public buildings, including stations. Developing risk assessment guidelines for design, specification, installation, operation, maintenance and refurbishment. | Complete | T038 | Operations |
| T039 Reducing assaults on railway staff |
| Reducing assaults on railway staff | Understanding the size of the growing problem of assaults on railway staff, and identifying measures to counteract it. | Complete | T039 | Public Behaviour |
| T040 Railway crime - industry perceptions |
| Railway crime - industry perceptions | Assessing the attitudes of the British Transport Police and staff in key industry sectors to railway crime and its solutions. Comparing these attitudes to those of the general public. | Complete | T040 | Public Behaviour |
| T042 Low-cost train control using global positioning system technology ('LOCO') |
| Low-cost train control using global positioning system technology ('LOCO') | This project assessed the feasibility of using global positioning systems for train control. Deployment of this technology is a significantly cheaper alternative to existing technologies especially when considering retrofitting. | Complete | T042 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T043 Application of satellite communications ('COMMUNE') |
| Application of satellite communications ('COMMUNE') | Satellite communications have potential to increase safety and reduce costs. This study reviews the operational and safety communication requirements for the rail industry and analyses how satellite communication can address them. | Complete | T043 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T044 Wider sources for safety information (WSOSI) |
| Wider sources for safety information (WSOSI) | An investigation into the rail industry's requirements for access to wider sources of safety information, to provide enhanced safety intelligence and thereby enable improved rail safety decisions to be made. | Complete | T044 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T045 Root cause analysis of red zone working |
| Root cause analysis of red zone working | Identifying, analysing and understanding the reasons for selecting red zone working and the barriers to green zone working. Making this knowledge available for decision-making by those developing strategies for track safety. | Complete | T045 | Operations |
| T047 Fears and experiences of assault and abuse on the railway |
| Fears and experiences of assault and abuse on the railway | Investigating the fears and experiences of railway staff and customers in relation to assault and abuse on the railway. Identifying measures to improve personal security - better data, risk analysis, best practice and partnerships. | Complete | T047 | Public Behaviour |
| T049 Managing the competence of transport maintenance staff |
| Managing the competence of transport maintenance staff | Examining how a variety of transport maintenance organisations manage competence, highlighting areas for improvement that could improve railway safety. | Complete | T049 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T050 Survey of policies relating to alcohol and substance abuse in a range of industries |
| Survey of policies relating to alcohol and substance abuse in a range of industries | Surveying alcohol and drug policies in other industries involved in safety-critical work, identifying their strengths and weaknesses and comparing them with railway industry practice. Developing a 'best practice' policy for piloting in the railway industry. | Complete | T050 | Health |
| T051 Discharge of toilet waste from trains onto the track |
| Discharge of toilet waste from trains onto the track | Verifying the results of previous theoretical studies that showed the health and safety risks to workers from toilet waste discharged onto the track from trains to be low. | Complete | T051 | Health |
| T052 'Snap wands' and low location marking systems for emergency lighting on passenger vehicles |
| 'Snap wands' and low location marking systems for emergency lighting on passenger vehicles | This project considers the use of low location marking systems and 'snap wands' as a means of providing lighting in an emergency. It addresses recommendation 75 in Lord Cullen's first report on the Ladbroke Grove Rail Inquiry. | Complete | T052 | Rolling Stock |
| T052a Improvements to safety signage on passenger trains |
| Improvements to safety signage on passenger trains | This project addresses the recommendations made by Lord Cullen in his first report on the Ladbroke Grove Rail Inquiry, pertaining to improvements in safety signage on passenger trains. | Complete | T052a | Rolling Stock |
| T052b Hammers for breaking carriage windows prior to emergency egress |
| Hammers for breaking carriage windows prior to emergency egress | This project addresses the recommendations made by Lord Cullen in his first report on the Ladbroke Grove Rail Inquiry, pertaining to the use of hammers as a means of breaking windows prior to emergency egress. | Complete | T052b | Rolling Stock |
| T052c Signage and illumination of Emergency Door Release mechanisms in passenger vehicles |
| Signage and illumination of Emergency Door Release mechanisms in passenger vehicles | This project addresses recommendation 78 made by Lord Cullen in his first report on the Ladbroke Grove Rail Inquiry, concerning signage and illumination of emergency door release mechanisms. | Complete | T052c | Rolling Stock |
| T052d Communication technology and functionality in passenger vehicles |
| Communication technology and functionality in passenger vehicles | This project addresses the recommendations made by Lord Cullen in his first report on the Ladbroke Grove Rail Inquiry, pertaining to communication technology and functionality. | Complete | T052d | Rolling Stock |
| T052e Windows and hatches for emergency egress from railway carriages |
| Windows and hatches for emergency egress from railway carriages | This project addresses the recommendations made by Lord Cullen in his first report on the Ladbroke Grove Rail Inquiry, pertaining to windows as a means of emergency egress and consideration of escape hatches. | Complete | T052e | Rolling Stock |
| T054 Independent review of 'Laserthor' railhead cleaner |
| Independent review of 'Laserthor' railhead cleaner | This project conducted an independent review of a prototype railhead cleaning system called 'Laserthor', which uses lasers to remove railhead contamination and improve adhesion. | Complete | T054 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T058 Characterising vehicle track interaction (EU project: FOOTPRINT) |
| Characterising vehicle track interaction (EU project: FOOTPRINT) | This pan-European project determines factors that relate the environmental footprint of a vehicle to infrastructure maintenance costs in order to inform access charging regimes. | Complete | T058 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T059 Human factors study of fatigue and shift work |
| Human factors study of fatigue and shift work | Investigating the effects of fatigue on train drivers and optimising shift work practices to reduce risks arising from fatigue and to improve performance. | Complete | T059 | Health |
| T060a Feasibility of detecting rail flaws using acoustic equipment fitted to vehicles |
| Feasibility of detecting rail flaws using acoustic equipment fitted to vehicles | This project investigated the feasibility of detecting rail flaws and other track faults by acoustically measuring the rolling noise generated by the interaction of the wheel and rail. | Complete | T060a | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T060b Early development of the Whole Life Rail Model |
| Early development of the Whole Life Rail Model | This project developed earlier work led by Railtrack to develop a Whole Life Rail Model, which encapsulates the industries understanding of rolling contact fatigue. | Complete | T060b | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T060c Review of techniques for rail axle inspection |
| Review of techniques for rail axle inspection | Inspection techniques have been developed over a number of years to detect the smallest flaw in an axle and thus mitigate the risk of catastrophic failure. This research identifies where further improvements can be made. | Complete | T060c | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T060d Survey of wheel/rail lubrication practices |
| Survey of wheel/rail lubrication practices | Lubrication of the wheel rail interface is an activity commonly undertaken by rail administrations. This research reviewed international practice in this area and identified potential benefits and disadvantages. | Complete | T060d | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T060e Feasibility of reducing the number of standard wheel profile designs |
| Feasibility of reducing the number of standard wheel profile designs | There are nine wheel tread profiles that are accepted for use on Network Rail controlled infrastructure. This research aims to review the historic and critical features of these profiles and consider the scope for future reduction. | Complete | T060e | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T060f Possible re-design of P8 wheel profiles |
| Possible re-design of P8 wheel profiles | This project reviewed the recommendations from previous ARUP/Transport Technology Center Inc research regarding hollow wear limits and false flange damage on stock rails caused by P8 wheel profiles. | Complete | T060f | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T060g Overview of magnetic brakes |
| Overview of magnetic brakes | Magnetic track brakes, which are used extensively on the continent, are often suggested as a solution to braking in low adhesion. This research conducted a brief investigation into the feasibility of their introduction to Great Britain. | Complete | T060g | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T060h Review of vertical dynamic track forces |
| Review of vertical dynamic track forces | Safe and cost-effective operation of the railway system requires that vehicles do not impart excessive vertical forces to the track. This research examined these forces and the controls in place to limit them, recommending changes as necessary. | Complete | T060h | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T060j Establishment of vehicle braking trends |
| Establishment of vehicle braking trends | The level of adhesion demanded during braking, and the ability of the railway vehicle and infrastructure to provide it, are critical to maintaining safety. This research reviewed whether 'new' vehicles demand more adhesion than older vehicles. | Complete | T060j | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T060k Brief review of automatic vehicle identification and location systems |
| Brief review of automatic vehicle identification and location systems | Automatic vehicle identification (AVI) systems could enhance the value of condition monitoring equipment now employed extensively on the GB railway. This short project examined three broad technologies used for AVI. | Complete | T060k | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T060m Friction Transformation Processing to repair rails |
| Friction Transformation Processing to repair rails | This project investigates the practicalities of using a technique called Friction Transformation Processing to repair shallow micro cracking on the railhead instead of traditional methods such as grinding or rail renewal. | Complete | T060m | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T060n Investigation into the origin and validity of criteria specified in wheelset Railway Group Standards |
| Investigation into the origin and validity of criteria specified in wheelset Railway Group Standards | The criteria against which wheelsets are managed have been established over very many years, some going back 50 years. This research conducts a review of the origin and validity of these criteria to inform future standards. | Complete | T060n | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T061a Maximising benefits from CCTV on the railways - executive summary |
| Maximising benefits from CCTV on the railways - executive summary | Summarising the research work undertaken into the use of CCTV on the railway. This comprises separate projects on existing CCTV systems, new and emerging technologies and pilot project proposals. | Complete | T061a | Public Behaviour |
| T061b Maximising benefits from CCTV on the railway - existing systems |
| Maximising benefits from CCTV on the railway - existing systems | Identifying the current uses of CCTV systems on the railway and simple means of improving their effectiveness. | Complete | T061b | Public Behaviour |
| T061c Advanced CCTV pilot projects |
| Advanced CCTV pilot projects | Identification of three advanced CCTV systems to assess their suitability for use in the rail environment: Intelligent Station Surveillance; Digital Video Recording; and Wireless CCTV. | Complete | T061c | Public Behaviour |
| T061d New and emerging CCTV technology |
| New and emerging CCTV technology | Assessing the type, availability, potential railway applications and benefits of new CCTV technology. Maximising benefits from existing and future systems to counter vandalism and other security problems. | Complete | T061d | Public Behaviour |
| T062a Evaluation handbook for route crime and other initiatives |
| Evaluation handbook for route crime and other initiatives | Evaluation Quick Guide | Complete | T062a | Public Behaviour |
| T062b Evaluation handbook for route crime and other initiatives |
| Evaluation handbook for route crime and other initiatives | Evaluation Reference Guide (1.4MB) | Complete | T062b | Public Behaviour |
| T062c Rail participation in the work of youth offending teams |
| Rail participation in the work of youth offending teams | Investigating the reasons for low levels of participation in Restorative Justice schemes for young offenders who trespass and/or vandalise the railway. Proposing measures to increase participation. | Complete | T062c | Public Behaviour |
| T062d Vandalism - lessons to be learned from the USA and other initiatives |
| Vandalism - lessons to be learned from the USA and other initiatives | Reviewing USA and other international experience arising from zero-tolerance and other anti-vandalism initiatives. Evaluating the transferability to the British context of lessons learned. | Complete | T062d | Public Behaviour |
| T063 Trespass and vandalism cost modelling |
| Trespass and vandalism cost modelling | Identifying the direct and indirect costs of railway trespass and vandalism, by populating an industry | Complete | T063 | Public Behaviour |
| T064a Development of rail safety material for teachers and schools |
| Development of rail safety material for teachers and schools | Development of a curriculum-led framework for incorporating rail safety messages enabling web based rail safety resources to be accredited by the National Grid for Learning. | Complete | T064a | Public Behaviour |
| T064b Raising awareness of third and fourth rail risks |
| Raising awareness of third and fourth rail risks | Investigating the attitudes of teenage boys to the risk associated with the third and fourth rail. Using the knowledge thus gained in a campaign to increase awareness. | Complete | T064b | Public Behaviour |
| T064c Trespass - transferable lessons from a review of safety campaigns |
| Trespass - transferable lessons from a review of safety campaigns | Reviewing advertising campaigns that have addressed large | Complete | T064c | Public Behaviour |
| T066 Identification and quantification of injuries in railway vehicles during accidents |
| Identification and quantification of injuries in railway vehicles during accidents | This project identified the nature of injuries suffered by passengers in railway vehicles during accidents. In doing so it provides a means by which the rail industry can consider whether there are any reasonably practicable changes that could be made to interior design and crashworthiness that would enhance passenger safety. | Complete | T066 | Rolling Stock |
| T066a Development of a train evacuation risk model ('Stay or Go') |
| Development of a train evacuation risk model ('Stay or Go') | The research seeks to answer the question as to whether it is safer to remain on the train after an incident or to evacuate. | Complete | T066a | Rolling Stock |
| T070 Common factors in SPADs |
| Common factors in SPADs | Developing a comprehensive and definitive SPAD research library as a resource for SPAD investigation and as a research tool for SPAD reduction and mitigation. | Complete | T070 | Operations |
| T078 Derailment mitigation - Categorisation of past derailments |
| Derailment mitigation - Categorisation of past derailments | Derailments due to vehicle-track interaction problems remain a significant contributor to risk. This research analyses derailments over a 10-year period as a first stage towards identifying potential mitigation measures. | Complete | T078 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T080 Managing low adhesion risk in the European Rail Traffic Management System |
| Managing low adhesion risk in the European Rail Traffic Management System | This research proposes a method by which the European Rail Traffic Management System can effectively manage the risk of low adhesion without compromising the level of train protection. | Complete | T080 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T084 Impact of the European Rail Traffic Management System on driver workload |
| Impact of the European Rail Traffic Management System on driver workload | This research assesses the human factors implications of the introduction of the European Rail Traffic Management System with respect to driver workload and human error. | Complete | T084 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T087 Defining a standard train control interface for the European Rail Traffic Management System |
| Defining a standard train control interface for the European Rail Traffic Management System | The aim of this project was to define the interface between European Rail Traffic Management System equipment and existing train systems, maximising the number of trains to which a 'standard interface' can be fitted thus reducing costs. | Complete | T087 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T088 Vibration environment for rail vehicle mounted equipment |
| Vibration environment for rail vehicle mounted equipment | This project investigated the true vibration loadings to rail vehicle mounted equipment and compared them to the current design requirements. Loadings in excess of those specified were found. | Complete | T088 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T091 Identification and management of European Rail Traffic Management System train parameters |
| Identification and management of European Rail Traffic Management System train parameters | This project identified the train parameters required to enable the European Rail Traffic Management System to understand the physical characteristics of the train to which it is fitted, and hence the train's performance. | Complete | T091 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T092 Lifecycle management of data used for the European Rail Traffic Management System |
| Lifecycle management of data used for the European Rail Traffic Management System | This work identified appropriate systems to ensure that satisfactory levels of integrity are achieved for data used for the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) throughout its lifecycle. | Complete | T092 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T093 Development of national values for European Rail Traffic Management System train control parameters |
| Development of national values for European Rail Traffic Management System train control parameters | This work recommends national values for European Rail Traffic Management System train control parameters to ensure robust operation in Great Britain. | Complete | T093 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T096 Safety implications of weather, climate and climate change |
| Safety implications of weather, climate and climate change | Some hazards on the railway are weather and climate related and future climate change may increase the system's susceptibility to these hazards. This research identifies the implications. | Complete | T096 | Infrastructure |
| T101 Managing the competence of rolling stock maintenance staff |
| Managing the competence of rolling stock maintenance staff | Understanding train operators' concerns about the current Railway Group Standards requirements in respect of the competence of rolling stock maintenance personnel. | Complete | T101 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T103 Assessing the cost of assaults |
| Assessing the cost of assaults | Assessing the financial impact of physical and verbal assaults on rail staff and passengers on the railway. | Complete | T103 | Public Behaviour |
| T105 Wayside horns at level crossings |
| Wayside horns at level crossings | Establishing the best way to deliver audible warnings to crossing users should noise bans make it impossible to rely on horns operated by train drivers. | Complete | T105 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T108 Mixed passenger and freight operations |
| Mixed passenger and freight operations | Improving the current understanding of risk associated with mixed passenger and freight traffic working. Developing measures to mitigate this risk. | Complete | T108 | Operations |
| T112 Impact of scour and flood risk on railway structures |
| Impact of scour and flood risk on railway structures | This project investigated the 'priority rating' system currently used by Network Rail to prioritise the risks of railway structures failing from scour or flood damage. Various enhancements were recommended. | Complete | T112 | Infrastructure |
| T114 Measurement of safety culture in the rail industry |
| Measurement of safety culture in the rail industry | Developing methodologies to measure safety culture in the rail industry, and using these to promote cultural development at organisational and industry levels. | Complete | T114 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T115 Development of a Whole Life Rail Model to manage rolling contact fatigue |
| Development of a Whole Life Rail Model to manage rolling contact fatigue | This project developed earlier work led by Railtrack (now Network Rail) to develop a Whole Life Rail Model, which encapsulates the industry's understanding of rolling contact fatigue. | Complete | T115 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T117 Framework for evaluating control measures to improve accident survivability |
| Framework for evaluating control measures to improve accident survivability | This research investigated the feasibility of developing a quantitative framework within which control measures to improve accident survivability can be assessed and priorities determined. | Complete | T117 | Rolling Stock |
| T118 Whole train dynamic behaviour in collisions and improving crashworthiness |
| Whole train dynamic behaviour in collisions and improving crashworthiness | This research project investigated improvements to passenger survivability by establishing how crash energy could be better absorbed by improving the ability of vehicles to remain upright and in-line during collisions. | Complete | T118 | Rolling Stock |
| T119 Literature review of rail vehicle structural crashworthiness |
| Literature review of rail vehicle structural crashworthiness | A worldwide literature review has been performed to identify significant recent research work and best practice in the areas of railway vehicle structural integrity and crashworthiness. | Complete | T119 | Rolling Stock |
| T120 Review of measures to reduce risk from passenger train fuel tanks |
| Review of measures to reduce risk from passenger train fuel tanks | This project quantifies the risks associated with the carriage of diesel fuel on passenger trains, and identifies viable risk mitigation measures using the ALARP principle. | Complete | T120 | Rolling Stock |
| T121 Communication for effective passenger behaviour immediately following an incident |
| Communication for effective passenger behaviour immediately following an incident | This research conducted a holistic review of how staff should communicate with passengers following an accident or incident to promote survivability and reduce injury. | Complete | T121 | Rolling Stock |
| T122 Human factors and injury information to be collected during accident investigations |
| Human factors and injury information to be collected during accident investigations | This research defined what information should be obtained from future accidents and how it should be managed, so that it can be used to inform future train design and egress strategies. | Complete | T122 | Rolling Stock |
| T123 Ladbroke Grove Rail Inquiry Part 1 Recommendation 60: Rail passenger survey |
| Ladbroke Grove Rail Inquiry Part 1 Recommendation 60: Rail passenger survey | This research surveyed rail passengers to establish their perception and awareness of risk, investigating their preferences for safety interventions. It responds to recommendation 60 in Lord Cullen’s first report on Ladbroke Grove. | Complete | T123 | Rolling Stock |
| T124 Review of tank wagon end protection |
| Review of tank wagon end protection | This research reviewed the provision of buffer override protection on tank wagons containing dangerous goods, in particular improvements to design requirements and justification of retrospective fitting to existing vehicles. | Complete | T124 | Rolling Stock |
| T126 A survey of current practices in safety-related decision making |
| A survey of current practices in safety-related decision making | Surveying current practices in safety decision-making to identify and promulgate good practice, and to identify training needs to support decision makers in the railway industry. | Complete | T126 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T127 A statistical review of the RSSB Safety Risk Model |
| A statistical review of the RSSB Safety Risk Model | Reviewing the statistical basis of the Safety Risk Model and analysing how it treats rare events. | Complete | T127 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T129 Design study for emergency exit on MK III vehicle windows |
| Design study for emergency exit on MK III vehicle windows | This research investigates how an escape hatch could be incorporated into the window of a typical vehicle, using a practical arrangement that minimises risk of inappropriate use. | Complete | T129 | Rolling Stock |
| T132 Train despatch - risk tool |
| Train despatch - risk tool | Improving the understanding of risk associated with current train despatch procedures, and with the operation, provision, and replacement of platform based equipment. Developing guidance to mitigate this risk. | Complete | T132 | Operations |
| T133 Review of drug testing methodologies |
| Review of drug testing methodologies | Evaluating the key drug testing methods and determining their accuracy in assessing the possibility of impaired performance due to drug abuse. | Complete | T133 | Health |
| T138 Management strategies for workplace trauma |
| Management strategies for workplace trauma | This project identified good practice in training, management and monitoring to minimise the effects of workplace trauma. | Complete | T138 | Health |
| T139 Risk assessment training course |
| Risk assessment training course | Developing a course to assist in the formulation and maintenance of risk assessments for railway safety cases. | Complete | T139 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T143 Safety culture - a method for assessing organisational safety at interfaces |
| Safety culture - a method for assessing organisational safety at interfaces | Providing information on how to manage interfaces across organisations with different safety cultures, which is increasingly important as Europe strives for increasing interoperability. | Complete | T143 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T144 Laboratory and on-track testing of 'Laserthor' railhead cleaner |
| Laboratory and on-track testing of 'Laserthor' railhead cleaner | This project conducted laboratory and on-track testing of a prototype railhead cleaning system called 'Laserthor', which uses lasers to remove railhead contamination and improve adhesion. | Complete | T144 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T145 Safety critical rule compliance |
| Safety critical rule compliance | Investigating the causes of non-compliance with rules and procedures and deriving a list of the key influencing factors as a basis for developing tools to improve compliance. | Complete | T145 | Operations |
| T146 Improving team working in the rail industry |
| Improving team working in the rail industry | Identifying opportunities for improving safety through facilitating effective team working, and producing practical guidance for management and staff for the development and control of team working. | Complete | T146 | Operations |
| T147 Mental workload assessment for train drivers |
| Mental workload assessment for train drivers | Defining a mental workload assessment tool for the rail industry, and developing and validating it for use by railway personnel. | Complete | T147 | Operations |
| T148 Human factors associated with driver error and violation |
| Human factors associated with driver error and violation | Investigating driver behaviour to understand the use, benefits and risks associated with protective devices aimed at preventing SPADs, and investigating the 'post-break phenomenon'. | Complete | T148 | Operations |
| T149 Human factors study of railway worker information requirements |
| Human factors study of railway worker information requirements | Identifying the information railway personnel require in a range of operational scenarios, and understanding how this information is applied in order to make decisions and to perform tasks. | Complete | T149 | Operations |
| T150 Driver route knowledge |
| Driver route knowledge | Understanding how route knowledge features in the driver's tasks and how it can be best supported to avoid incidents related to route knowledge shortfalls. | Complete | T150 | Operations |
| T152 Train driver visual strategies |
| Train driver visual strategies | Providing guidance to improve the visibility of trackside information by investigating driver visual strategies. | Complete | T152 | Operations |
| T153 The impact of experience erosion on safety |
| The impact of experience erosion on safety | Investigating 'experience erosion' in the railway industry and its impact on safety, and identifying and developing best practice techniques for counteracting it. | Complete | T153 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T154 Review of research into back illuminated signals |
| Review of research into back illuminated signals | Reviewing a report that suggested that an artificially illuminated white backboard would make signals more conspicuous to drivers than is the case with the conventional black backboard. | Complete | T154 | Operations |
| T155 Modelling the implications of changes to a safety requirements regime |
| Modelling the implications of changes to a safety requirements regime | Investigating the feasibility of developing a model to assess the implications, such as safety performance and financial cost, of changes to a safety requirements regime. | Complete | T155 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T157a The best flooring materials for stations |
| The best flooring materials for stations | Reviewing literature on reducing slips and other hazards relating to flooring materials used at stations. Understanding the physical and behavioural causes of slips, trips and falls. Assessing potential mitigation measures. | Complete | T157a | Operations |
| T157b Safer surfaces to walk on - reducing the risk of slipping |
| Safer surfaces to walk on - reducing the risk of slipping | Reducing slips and other hazards relating to flooring materials used at stations. Understanding the physical and behavioural causes of slips, trips and falls. Assessing potential mitigation measures. | Complete | T157b | Operations |
| T158 The use of tactile surfaces at rail stations |
| The use of tactile surfaces at rail stations | Investigating the use and location of tactile surfaces at stations. Reviewing potential new materials. Assessing benefits and risk of extending their use to the tops of stairs and escalators and as guideways for people with disabilities. | Complete | T158 | Operations |
| T161 Managing large events and perturbations at stations |
| Managing large events and perturbations at stations | Evaluating techniques, including modelling and contingency planning, for improving crowd management for large events and major perturbations at stations. | Complete | T161 | Operations |
| T166 Identification of training needs and information requirements |
| Identification of training needs and information requirements | Generating practical ways to improve the safety decision-making competence of people with different roles and in different sectors of the rail industry. This project and T265 were merged to produce one set of publications. | Complete | T166 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T168 Development of the history of accident and fatality records |
| Development of the history of accident and fatality records | Identifying fatal accident data for recent decades, and analysing its trends, to inform wider debate about railway safety. | Complete | T168 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T169 Risk in management systems |
| Risk in management systems | Reviewing literature on management systems and their failures, identifying lessons and proposing a way forward for the railway industry. | Complete | T169 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T173 Measurement, modelling and mapping to predict rail temperature |
| Measurement, modelling and mapping to predict rail temperature | This project has demonstrated that temperatures measured at local weather stations, along with suitable modelling, can be mapped to location specific rail temperatures and thus help to mitigate the effects of extreme weather. | Complete | T173 | Infrastructure |
| T174 Dynamic effects on structures (freight specific) |
| Dynamic effects on structures (freight specific) | This research was to understand the dynamic effects of freight vehicles passing over bridges, particularly at speeds higher than currently permitted. | Complete | T174 | Infrastructure |
| T175 Review of the effectiveness of protection of electrical sections |
| Review of the effectiveness of protection of electrical sections | This project assessed existing methods of protecting traction power supply sections, to identify improvements to the speed and selectivity of fault detection that could reduce the impact of faults on the railway. | Complete | T175 | Energy |
| T177 Overhead line structure design to cater for collision |
| Overhead line structure design to cater for collision | Considerable damage and harm has been caused when derailed trains have collided with overhead line structures. This research investigates what can be done to the design of the structures to mitigate this. | Complete | T177 | Rolling Stock |
| T180 Safe working procedures toolkit |
| Safe working procedures toolkit | Developing a methodology to identify whether procedures for safe working are fit for purpose with respect to the balance between track worker safety and overall system safety. | Complete | T180 | Operations |
| T182 Assessment criteria for selection of managers and supervisors |
| Assessment criteria for selection of managers and supervisors | Developing a robust process for identifying the necessary attributes and competencies for front line managers and supervisors in safety critical roles. | Complete | T182 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T183 Competence assessment and verification standards |
| Competence assessment and verification standards | Developing high quality competence assessment and verification processes and guidance related to safety critical tasks in the railway industry. | Complete | T183 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T185 Safety critical roles: refresher training and re-assessment frequency |
| Safety critical roles: refresher training and re-assessment frequency | Identifying key issues affecting 'skills fade' for staff in safety-critical roles, and prioritising training and assessment requirements to address these issues. | Complete | T185 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T187 Occupational licensing and accreditation strategies |
| Occupational licensing and accreditation strategies | Investigating the use and application of a licensing scheme for UK train drivers, identifying potential issues and examining licensing arrangements in other industries. | Complete | T187 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T189 Optimal design and deployment of obstacle deflectors and lifeguards |
| Optimal design and deployment of obstacle deflectors and lifeguards | By investigating improvements to obstacle deflectors and lifeguards, this project aimed to determine what might be done to minimise the result of a collision with objects on the track, especially at level crossings. | Complete | T189 | Rolling Stock |
| T190 Optimising driving cab design for driver protection in a collision |
| Optimising driving cab design for driver protection in a collision | This project investigated methods for improving protection of the driver during accidents in a number of different cab types including mitigating the risk from debris ingress. | Complete | T190 | Rolling Stock |
| T191 Supply chain safety management |
| Supply chain safety management | Developing and managing a set of investigations into the management of the supply chain and its effect on safety. | Complete | T191 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T192 Supply chain safety management - test case 1: wheelsets |
| Supply chain safety management - test case 1: wheelsets | Investigating safety management in the supply chain relating to wheelset procurement. | Complete | T192 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T193 Supply chain safety management - test case 2: track circuit relays |
| Supply chain safety management - test case 2: track circuit relays | Investigating safety management in the supply chain relating to track circuit relay procurement. | Complete | T193 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T194 Supply chain safety management - test case 3: contract line-side staff |
| Supply chain safety management - test case 3: contract line-side staff | Investigating safety management in the supply chain relating to trackside labour. | Complete | T194 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T195 Supply chain safety management - existing accreditation schemes |
| Supply chain safety management - existing accreditation schemes | Investigating industry supplier accreditation schemes for the supply of safety critical products and services, and developing a set of guiding principles for such schemes. | Complete | T195 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T196 Supply chain safety management - identification of industry best practice |
| Supply chain safety management - identification of industry best practice | Establishing what is current best practice in supply chain accreditation methods and systems for safety critical industries other than the national rail industry. | Complete | T196 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T197 Supply chain safety management - review of GB and EU standards |
| Supply chain safety management - review of GB and EU standards | Reviewing GB and EU standards and codes of practice relating to supply chain management in the rail industry. | Complete | T197 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T201 Improving the design of seats and tables to minimise passenger injuries |
| Improving the design of seats and tables to minimise passenger injuries | This project looked at seats and tables and the use of seat belts to investigate how rail vehicle interior design can be improved to minimise injury in an accident. | Complete | T201 | Rolling Stock |
| T204 Evaluating the effectiveness of SPAD briefing methods |
| Evaluating the effectiveness of SPAD briefing methods | Investigating current communication processes concerning SPAD issues - whether they reach target audiences and deliver appropriate messages. Improving briefing methods and producing a 'best practice handbook' as a reference for briefers. | Complete | T204 | Operations |
| T207 Development of a prototype model for managing derailment risk due to track faults |
| Development of a prototype model for managing derailment risk due to track faults | By developing a prototype, this research aims to assess the feasibility of developing a model that would enable Network Rail to manage the risk of derailment due to track faults. | Complete | T207 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T219 Review of the efficacy of assurance processes in preventing catastrophic accidents |
| Review of the efficacy of assurance processes in preventing catastrophic accidents | Analysing accident reports to evaluate the efficacy of the safety assurance processes currently in place within the railway industry. | Complete | T219 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T220 Railway Group Standards and DNV's approach to the development of Ship Rules |
| Railway Group Standards and DNV's approach to the development of Ship Rules | Testing whether DNV's approach to the development of Ship Rules could enhance RSSB's method of developing and maintaining Railway Group Standards. | Complete | T220 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T224 A review of principles of decision-making in the rail industry |
| A review of principles of decision-making in the rail industry | Investigating key issues in safety decision-making covering the Precautionary Principle, the removal of risk controls, Good Practice, and Conflicting Legislation. | Complete | T224 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T226 The use of neural networks in the rail industry |
| The use of neural networks in the rail industry | Investigating the strengths and weaknesses of neural networks and suggesting possible applications within the rail industry. | Complete | T226 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T227 Safety Management Systems: improving the efficiency of safety case development in the railway industry |
| Safety Management Systems: improving the efficiency of safety case development in the railway industry | Reviewing the role of Bayesian Belief Networks and Goal Structured Notation in developing safety cases within the rail industry to improve the quality of safety cases and make their development more cost effective. | Complete | T227 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T229 Railway Safety Case risk assessment: guidance for operators of on-track plant |
| Railway Safety Case risk assessment: guidance for operators of on-track plant | Collating and analysing a comprehensive schedule of hazardous on-track plant events, and publishing a 'Risk Bulletin' to enable this kind of risk to be managed better. | Complete | T229 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T230a Ethical basis of rail safety decisions |
| Ethical basis of rail safety decisions | A review of ethical considerations underlying public opinion regarding railway safety and decision | Complete | T230a | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T230b Railway safety and the ethics of the tolerability of risk |
| Railway safety and the ethics of the tolerability of risk | An investigation into the apparent divergence in public attitudes to railway safety in that the public perceives the railway as a safe form of transport, but conversely appears to require large investments in future safety improvements. | Complete | T230b | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T232 Improving level crossing information systems |
| Improving level crossing information systems | Improving Network Rail's national level crossing information database. | Complete | T232 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T246 Development of common passenger safety signs |
| Development of common passenger safety signs | This project produced a common set of passenger safety signs suitable for use on existing rail vehicles, made them available to the industry through a web-based catalogue and developed a process for managing them. | Complete | T246 | Rolling Stock |
| T248 Review of train slipstream effects on platforms |
| Review of train slipstream effects on platforms | This project conducted a ‘desk top’ review of past and current research into the effects of train slipstreams on platforms and how other railway administrations manage the risk. | Complete | T248 | Infrastructure |
| T255 Analysis of the 'May peak' in SPAD data |
| Analysis of the 'May peak' in SPAD data | Investigating the seasonal peak in SPADs experienced in May during recent years, and searching for correlations with causal factors. | Complete | T255 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T258 Development of competence assessment criteria for supervisors in safety critical roles |
| Development of competence assessment criteria for supervisors in safety critical roles | Identifying attributes and competencies for front line managers and supervisors in safety critical roles, and developing a robust process for the selection of front line supervisory staff. | Complete | T258 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T266 Decision-making practices and lessons from other industries |
| Decision-making practices and lessons from other industries | Investigating the safety decision-making practices of other UK based industries, identifying any transferable lessons that can be adopted by the railway industry. | Complete | T266 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T269 Human factors risk at user worked crossings |
| Human factors risk at user worked crossings | Gaining a better understanding of human behaviour at user worked crossings and identifying contributory factors to risk at the crossings. Evaluating potential risk reduction measures. | Complete | T269 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T274 Human-centred junction signalling |
| Human-centred junction signalling | The project reviewed signalling requirements at junctions to identify one set of principles that can be applied consistently to all junctions and offer improvements in performance and capacity. | Complete | T274 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T299 Human factors study of obstructive sleep apnoea in train drivers |
| Human factors study of obstructive sleep apnoea in train drivers | This study developed a screening tool to investigate the presence of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) in a sample of train drivers. | Complete | T299 | Health |
| T305 Modelling collisions of rail vehicles with deformable objects |
| Modelling collisions of rail vehicles with deformable objects | This research provides an improved understanding of the consequences of collisions with deformable objects that behave very differently from the rigid objects used for design work. | Complete | T305 | Rolling Stock |
| T306 Managing uncertainty in the Safety Risk Model |
| Managing uncertainty in the Safety Risk Model | Providing a theoretical and practical basis for the development of 'uncertainty analysis' and its use in the Safety Risk Model. | Complete | T306 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T307 Health and safety effects of crowding |
| Health and safety effects of crowding | Assessing the health and safety risk arising from crowding on the National Rail and LUL networks, in relation to both trains and stations. | Complete | T307 | Operations |
| T309 A single Automatic Warning System receiver for DC and non-DC operation |
| A single Automatic Warning System receiver for DC and non-DC operation | This project assessed the feasibility of a single Automatic Warning System receiver for vehicles operating on DC and non-DC lines. Currently, different receivers are required. | Complete | T309 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T310 Review of injury causation and human factors in recent vehicle accidents |
| Review of injury causation and human factors in recent vehicle accidents | This research studied the causes of fatalities and injuries in major rail accidents, identified features of train design that contribute to them, and reviewed human factors information. | Complete | T310 | Rolling Stock |
| T311 Control of wheel ovality by ground wheel lathes |
| Control of wheel ovality by ground wheel lathes | Wheel out-of-roundness or ovality aggravates track damage due to the increased vertical track forces. This project investigated whether or not ground wheel lathes are capable of adequately removing out-of-roundness or ovality during re-profiling. | Complete | T311 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T312 Current and recent international work on railway aerodynamics |
| Current and recent international work on railway aerodynamics | Uncertainty about the effects of aerodynamics relating to train operations represents a barrier to progress. This work identified recent and current worldwide aerodynamics work in areas that have an impact on train operations. | Complete | T312 | Infrastructure |
| T313 Analysis of driver survey material about signal sighting |
| Analysis of driver survey material about signal sighting | Analysing survey material concerning drivers' perceptions of the hazards associated with signal sighting. | Complete | T313 | Operations |
| T314 Requirements for emergency lighting on passenger rail vehicles |
| Requirements for emergency lighting on passenger rail vehicles | This project has defined specifications for effective emergency lighting on rail vehicles to encourage appropriate behaviour from passengers and facilitate evacuation in the rare circumstances where it is required. | Complete | T314 | Rolling Stock |
| T315 EU Physical Agents Directives: vibration and noise consultation response |
| EU Physical Agents Directives: vibration and noise consultation response | Providing definitive information for an RSSB facilitated stakeholder response to the HSE consultation on proposed vibration and noise regulations. | Complete | T315 | Health |
| T316 Developing a community safety support unit for public behaviour initiatives |
| Developing a community safety support unit for public behaviour initiatives | Establishing a small unit to help industry co-ordinate its approach to managing national initiatives on public behaviour issues - route crime, personal safety and security, suicides, level crossings and dealing with the bereaved or injured. | Complete | T316 | Public Behaviour |
| T317 Minimising the impact of suicides on railway staff |
| Minimising the impact of suicides on railway staff | Identifying ways to prepare railway staff for the possibility that they may witness suicides. Determining the most appropriate support systems to reduce post-incident trauma. | Complete | T317 | Health |
| T318 Investigating the benefits of complementary policing within the railway environment |
| Investigating the benefits of complementary policing within the railway environment | Examining and evaluating the opportunities provided by the concept of complementary policing and the associated new legislative arrangements to the rail industry. | Complete | T318 | Public Behaviour |
| T321 Research into signage and wayfinding at stations |
| Research into signage and wayfinding at stations | Assessing the benefits, costs and issues associated with standardising station signage. Investigating the possibility of developing standards / guidance for non-safety signage and the need for a signage hierarchy. Considering signage placement and lighting. | Complete | T321 | Operations |
| T322 An investigation into trespass and access via the platform ends at railway stations |
| An investigation into trespass and access via the platform ends at railway stations | Investigating causal factors of trespass via station platform ends, and legitimate access requirements of authorised persons. Developing options for measures to mitigate the former without impeding the latter. | Complete | T322 | Operations |
| T323 Technology to support practical decision making and competence assessment |
| Technology to support practical decision making and competence assessment | Evaluating the potential contribution of technologies to aid safety decision-making and assessment. | Complete | T323 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T326 Human factors good practice guide to managing alarms and alerts |
| Human factors good practice guide to managing alarms and alerts | This project has developed a human factors alarms and alerts good practice guide and a guidance and evaluation software tool for use in the rail industry. | Complete | T326 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T328 Human factors of CCTV monitoring |
| Human factors of CCTV monitoring | An investigation of human factors questions associated with the use of closed circuit television (CCTV) on the railway, and production of a toolkit for the effective application of CCTV. | Complete | T328 | Operations |
| T330 Scoping and feasibility of the Track Fault Risk Model |
| Scoping and feasibility of the Track Fault Risk Model | Following on from an earlier project (T207); this work investigated the scope, costs and benefits of developing a Track Fault Risk Model that could provide the industry with a better understanding of the factors driving derailment risk. | Complete | T330 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T331 Rail heating to achieve stress free temperature of rails |
| Rail heating to achieve stress free temperature of rails | This project investigated the feasibility of electrically heating rail in switches and crossings during installation to provide improved stability in hot weather. | Complete | T331 | Infrastructure |
| T332 Understanding the risk at station and barrow crossings |
| Understanding the risk at station and barrow crossings | Examining the requirements for the use of station and barrow crossings to traverse the track. Assessing current safety controls, and the scope of procedural or technical innovation to reduce risk. | Complete | T332 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T333 Evaluating good practice deterrence and enforcement mechanisms at level crossings |
| Evaluating good practice deterrence and enforcement mechanisms at level crossings | Understanding the cost-effectiveness of, and issues surrounding, red light cameras and investigating alternative deterrent and enforcement strategies used in Great Britain and overseas. | Complete | T333 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T334 Reducing the risk to motorists traversing user worked crossings on foot |
| Reducing the risk to motorists traversing user worked crossings on foot | Examining technical solutions to reduce risk at user worked crossings where users are currently required to traverse the crossing four times on foot to open and close gates. | Complete | T334 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T335 Improving road user and pedestrian behaviour at level crossings |
| Improving road user and pedestrian behaviour at level crossings | Evaluating existing research into human behaviour at level crossings to understand and prioritise the risk associated with these behaviours, and to construct a practical guidance tool for practitioners to apply appropriate mitigations. | Complete | T335 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T336 Modelling the economics of level crossing closures and conversions |
| Modelling the economics of level crossing closures and conversions | This project has developed an economic model to give an initial, robust assessment of the business case for converting or closing a public road level crossing. | Complete | T336 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T340 Psychometric testing - a review of the train driver selection process |
| Psychometric testing - a review of the train driver selection process | Reviewing and evaluating standards and procedures for the use of psychometric testing in recruitment for safety critical roles, and in post-incident testing, particularly for drivers. | Complete | T340 | Operations |
| T341 Reducing accidents and collision damage in maintenance depots |
| Reducing accidents and collision damage in maintenance depots | Analysing the precursors of accidents and collisions within maintenance depots, with particular reference to depot design and layout. Evaluating mitigation measures. | Complete | T341 | Operations |
| T343 Managing driver managers |
| Managing driver managers | This project has produced a collection of good practices that may, when implemented, deliver improvements in company and service performance, passenger and driver safety. | Complete | T343 | Operations |
| T344 Assessing the effectiveness of an in-cab signal reminder device |
| Assessing the effectiveness of an in-cab signal reminder device | Assessing the practicability, and effectiveness in reducing 'automatic cancellations' by train drivers, of an in-cab reminder device displaying the aspect of the last signal passed. | Complete | T344 | Operations |
| T345 Review and development of safe working practices in electrified areas |
| Review and development of safe working practices in electrified areas | Prior to working on electrification equipment a sound and systematic approach is required to render the equipment safe. This project reviewed the current practices with the aim of improving safety and efficiency. | Complete | T345 | Energy |
| T346 Investigating the potential for improvements in electrification systems |
| Investigating the potential for improvements in electrification systems | Failure of the electrification system causes severe disruption to train services. This project reviewed failure trends to propose mitigation techniques that deliver benefits in the short | Complete | T346 | Energy |
| T347 Failure management of the rail traffic control system |
| Failure management of the rail traffic control system | This project investigates how to improve overall service provision through the better management of failures, by helping the industry to consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of a range of future rail traffic control options, and the potential impacts of a number of societal trends. | Complete | T347 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T349 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) at the infrastructure/train interface |
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) at the infrastructure/train interface | This project provides a greater understanding of the real mechanisms and associated risks at the infrastructure/train interface from Electromagnetic Compatibility and will reduce uncertainty and facilitate approval processes. | Complete | T349 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T350 Investigating the design of a display to repeat signal aspects |
| Investigating the design of a display to repeat signal aspects | The aim of this project was to investigate the design of a suitable display that can adequately give advance notice of four-aspect signalling in places of poor sighting. The current banner repeater signal in operation was designed to repeat a two-aspect signal. | Complete | T350 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T351 A strategy to develop future railway communications systems |
| A strategy to develop future railway communications systems | This project established a long-term view of the railway's communications needs in the context of emerging technologies. It provides the foundations of an industry strategy to remove the need for bespoke railway systems. | Complete | T351 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T352 Providing human factors input to cab fitment of GSM-R |
| Providing human factors input to cab fitment of GSM-R | Providing human factors input to the ergonomic positioning of GSM-R telephones in a variety of cabs. | Complete | T352 | Operations |
| T353 Scoping and development of the Vehicle Track Interaction Strategic Model |
| Scoping and development of the Vehicle Track Interaction Strategic Model | This project scoped and developed the Stage 1 Vehicle Track Interaction Strategic Model, a tool that helps the industry to manage changes at the vehicle/track interface, leading to savings from optimised track and vehicle characteristics and maintenance. | Complete | T353 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T354 The characteristics of railhead leaf contamination |
| The characteristics of railhead leaf contamination | This project looked at improving the understanding of the characteristics of rail head leaf contamination which causes low adhesion to optimise its management. | Complete | T354 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T355 Management and understanding of rolling contact fatigue |
| Management and understanding of rolling contact fatigue | This project continued to develop the industry's knowledge of rolling contact fatigue in rails to facilitate improved control of the mechanisms that cause and propagate it. | Complete | T355 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T356 Optimising wheelset design and maintenance |
| Optimising wheelset design and maintenance | This project aimed to support optimisation of the design and maintenance of wheelsets, and to reduce whole life costs. Wheelset axle stresses and other factors were measured, and the data used to develop design guides for new axles and to optimise testing regimes for existing axles. | Complete | T356 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T357 Cost-effective reduction of derailment risk |
| Cost-effective reduction of derailment risk | Derailments sometimes occur where both vehicle and track appear to comply with standards. This work sought to understand the cause of such derailments and the means of reducing the risk of these occurrences. | Complete | T357 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T358 Understanding the risk of on-board accidents |
| Understanding the risk of on-board accidents | The project provided further understanding of the causes from on-board accidents resulting from vehicle track interaction causes and assessed actions required to mitigate the risk. | Complete | T358 | Rolling Stock |
| T359 Management of stressed continuously welded track |
| Management of stressed continuously welded track | This project investigated the factors that influence the behaviour of stressed continuously welded rail and associated track instability. The results of the work have contributed to a better understanding of the risks associated with track buckling and rail breaks. | Complete | T359 | Infrastructure |
| T360 Safe management of railway structures and earthworks |
| Safe management of railway structures and earthworks | This project investigated how a risk-based approach might apply to the inspection of railway structures and earthworks, including benchmarking of current inspection techniques. This included consideration of the constraints on freight operation. | Complete | T360 | Infrastructure |
| T364 The cost of level crossings - an international benchmarking exercise |
| The cost of level crossings - an international benchmarking exercise | This research benchmarked the costs of upgrading level crossings in Britain and overseas. It aimed to discover how to achieve increased safety at crossings for lower cost. | Complete | T364 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T365 Collecting and analysing railway safety critical communication error data |
| Collecting and analysing railway safety critical communication error data | Understanding the importance, cost and types of safety-critical communications failures involving front-line railway staff by capturing and analysing risk and error data from voice recordings and incident reports. | Complete | T365 | Operations |
| T368 Reducing SPADs - the role of rail staff other than drivers |
| Reducing SPADs - the role of rail staff other than drivers | Determining which rail staff, other than train drivers, have a role to play in reducing SPADs and identifying ways to help them. | Complete | T368 | Operations |
| T371 Implications of weather extremes and climate change on railway infrastructure |
| Implications of weather extremes and climate change on railway infrastructure | Climate change will increase the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events which can cause disruption to train operations and can also affect safety. This research investigated which areas the industry should concentrate their resources in preparing plans to adapt for and mitigate climate change effects. | Complete | T371 | Infrastructure |
| T372 The effect of track stiffness on track performance |
| The effect of track stiffness on track performance | This project has provided a review of knowledge of track stiffness, in relation to optimum whole life performance of the track. | Complete | T372 | Infrastructure |
| T373 Reducing uncertainty in structure gauging |
| Reducing uncertainty in structure gauging | This project aims to reduce the uncertainty of the factors influencing structure gauging, including how track position varies, measurement accuracy and the effects of crosswinds on vehicles. This will enable better use of the loading gauge. | Complete | T373 | Infrastructure |
| T382 Management of health conditions and diseases |
| Management of health conditions and diseases | Identification of the top five highest priority health conditions or diseases affecting employees in the railway industry and developing guidance on how these conditions should be monitored and controlled. | Complete | T382 | Health |
| T385 Managing the health risks from dealing with human or livestock body parts |
| Managing the health risks from dealing with human or livestock body parts | Developing operational guidance to ensure that rail industry personnel are adequately protected from possible disease when dealing with human and livestock remains. | Complete | T385 | Health |
| T389 Management of health needs |
| Management of health needs | Development of guidance on the identification and good practice management of the health needs of safety critical and other railway workers. | Complete | T389 | Health |
| T397 Developing a practical self assessment tool for measuring and managing safety culture |
| Developing a practical self assessment tool for measuring and managing safety culture | Developing an enhanced self assessment safety culture measurement tool and guidance on how to implement best practice solutions for continuous cultural improvement. This tool has been trialled by rail group members and found to be robust and credible. | Complete | T397 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T399 Review of human factors risk in rail vehicle maintenance and inspection |
| Review of human factors risk in rail vehicle maintenance and inspection | This project aimed to identify human factors related safety risks, risk reduction strategies, and options to minimise the cost associated with rail vehicle maintenance and inspection errors. | Complete | T399 | Rolling Stock |
| T422 Completing the set of passenger train safety signage to improve legibility and comprehension |
| Completing the set of passenger train safety signage to improve legibility and comprehension | This project designed and tested a set of pictograms for use in safety signage on passenger trains. The symbols supplement those that were delivered by an earlier project. | Complete | T422 | Rolling Stock |
| T424 Requirements for train windows on passenger rail vehicles |
| Requirements for train windows on passenger rail vehicles | This project has identified the performance requirements for windows to reduce passenger injury in accidents, and a recommended passenger egress strategy. | Complete | T424 | Rolling Stock |
| T425 Effective management of risk from slipstream effects at trackside and platforms |
| Effective management of risk from slipstream effects at trackside and platforms | This work reviewed the safety risk associated with slipstreams, investigated the effects of slipstream flows on people and equipment, examined the effects of cross winds on slipstreams, assessed mitigation measures and defined issues for further investigation. | Complete | T425 | Infrastructure |
| T426 Minimisation of accidents at the train / platform interface |
| Minimisation of accidents at the train / platform interface | The research investigated accidents that happen at the platform/train interface, exploring the primary causes of such accidents and the extent to which they can be reduced in number and severity. The project examined public (and staff) behaviours and made recommendations on how minor changes to operational procedures or designs could make cost | Complete | T426 | Operations |
| T429 The hazards to satellite navigation systems from railway infrastructure |
| The hazards to satellite navigation systems from railway infrastructure | Systems based on satellite navigation are being considered for safety | Complete | T429 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T430 The Value of Preventing a Fatality (VPF), Phase 1 |
| The Value of Preventing a Fatality (VPF), Phase 1 | Investigating the suitability of using a single 'value of preventing a fatality' in safety decision making by identifying if all loss of life on the railway is viewed similarly, and if not, to determine the range of VPFs that should be considered. | Complete | T430 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T431 Informing the development of a decision-taking framework for the rail industry |
| Informing the development of a decision-taking framework for the rail industry | This research informed the development of a 'Decision-Taking Framework' which is designed to assist decision takers in the rail industry. It provides supporting case studies and guidance as to what factors should be considered when taking safety-related decisions. | Complete | T431 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T433 Development and evaluation of improvements to the TPWS to mitigate reset and continue risk |
| Development and evaluation of improvements to the TPWS to mitigate reset and continue risk | This research produced a prototype train protection and warning system (TPWS) control unit that in simulation tests increased the average number of correct brake demand diagnoses from 65% to 92%, and tested additional safety controls to prevent unauthorised resetting of the brakes. | Complete | T433 | Operations |
| T435 Development of SPAD risk management tools |
| Development of SPAD risk management tools | This project has rationalised the various tools used in the SPAD risk management process, and now helps rail industry practitioners to decide which tool to use and where to use it. | Complete | T435 | Operations |
| T436 Engaging stakeholders in safety decision making |
| Engaging stakeholders in safety decision making | This work will provide guidance to the industry on stakeholder engagement particularly with regard to safety | Complete | T436 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T438 The rail industry - a way forward on sustainable development |
| The rail industry - a way forward on sustainable development | This research pulls together current thinking on sustainable development for rail. | Complete | T438 | Sustainable Development |
| T439 Informing the development of a decision-taking framework for the rail industry |
| Informing the development of a decision-taking framework for the rail industry | This research informed the development of a 'Decision-Taking Framework' which is designed to assist decision takers in the rail industry. It provides supporting case studies and guidance as to what factors should be considered when taking safety-related decisions. | Complete | T439 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T440 The weighting of non-fatal injuries |
| The weighting of non-fatal injuries | This research project aimed to develop, with clear robust justification, equivalent fatalities weightings for the GB rail industry | Complete | T440 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T441 The effect of adult learning styles on the use of technology based training |
| The effect of adult learning styles on the use of technology based training | The project analysed the effect of individual learner variables, including cognitive style and working memory capacity, on learner performance in a technology | Complete | T441 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T442 Scoping study for a rail skills supply & demand forecasting model |
| Scoping study for a rail skills supply & demand forecasting model | The project is a scoping study to define a specification for investigation into the labour market concerning the rail industry. | Complete | T442 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T443 Improving teamwork on the railway - stakeholder training |
| Improving teamwork on the railway - stakeholder training | Training industry stakeholders to use the toolset generated by the successfully completed project 'T146 - Improving teamwork in the railway'. Demonstrating the ease of use and effectiveness of the tools. | Complete | T443 | Operations |
| T444 Requirements of rail Internal Verifier Qualifications compared to the national V1 standard |
| Requirements of rail Internal Verifier Qualifications compared to the national V1 standard | The project looked at the requirements for internal verifiers in the rail industry and compares them to the National V1 Occupational standard for verifiers. This follows on from project T183 'Competence assessment and verification standards.' | Complete | T444 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T444a An initial study into the current use of e-assessment in the UK rail industry |
| An initial study into the current use of e-assessment in the UK rail industry | The research investigates current developments in e-assessment, and then seeks to establish its current use and potential for future implementation, in the UK rail industry. | Complete | T444a | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T500 Assessing the fitness for purpose of single line working procedures |
| Assessing the fitness for purpose of single line working procedures | Assessing the fitness for purpose of procedures and work instructions for single line working, and whether they may be influencing the ability of competent staff to perform to standard. | Complete | T500 | Operations |
| T501 Assessing the balance between track worker and overall system safety |
| Assessing the balance between track worker and overall system safety | Assessing whether increased emphasis on personal track safety has had a detrimental effect on overall system safety, by making access to railway infrastructure for maintenance and inspection purposes more difficult. | Complete | T501 | Operations |
| T503 Assessment of train driver dynamic visual ability |
| Assessment of train driver dynamic visual ability | An investigation into the change in train drivers' dynamic visual ability (DVA - the ability to detect visual details when moving) with age and train speed. | Complete | T503 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T504 Investigation of common safety methods |
| Investigation of common safety methods | Developing common safety methods that comply with the provisions of the European Safety Directive. | Complete | T504 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T505 Developing tools to support RSSB in the preparation of the Strategic Safety Plan |
| Developing tools to support RSSB in the preparation of the Strategic Safety Plan | This work developed tools to support RSSB in preparing the annual Strategic Safety Plan for the national rail industry by using a 'business case' approach | Complete | T505 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T506 Safety critical rule compliance toolkit pilot |
| Safety critical rule compliance toolkit pilot | Validation of the Safety Critical Rule Compliance toolkit for the industry to use to improve compliance with rules and procedures. | Complete | T506 | Operations |
| T507 Review of the continued use of detonators |
| Review of the continued use of detonators | This project assessed the need for the continued use of detonators (or fog signals) for operational protection and whether there are alternative protection methods that would provide the same or better protection levels. | Complete | T507 | Operations |
| T508 SPADs involving empty coaching stock and light locomotives |
| SPADs involving empty coaching stock and light locomotives | Investigating the causes of an increase in SPADs relating to empty coaching stock trains and light locomotives. Proposing mitigations to counter the emerging trend. | Complete | T508 | Operations |
| T510 Obtaining data to assess the dependability of GNSS information and accuracy of odometry |
| Obtaining data to assess the dependability of GNSS information and accuracy of odometry | This research investigated global navigation satellite system technologies, such as GPS, to assess whether they can provide dependable train position information that meets the standards for the management of rail safety. | Complete | T510 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T511 GRAIL (EU Project) - Galileo for Rail |
| GRAIL (EU Project) - Galileo for Rail | This project sought to make firm recommendations about the safety issues relating to Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and provides a definitive European context in which GNSS can be applied to the railways. | Complete | T511 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T512 Optimising controls to mitigate collisions at buffer stops |
| Optimising controls to mitigate collisions at buffer stops | The project undertook a risk-based assessment of buffer stop protection to assess the roles of automatic train protection, rolling-stock protection, buffer design and terminal design. | Complete | T512 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T513 Feasibility of head-up displays in driving cabs |
| Feasibility of head-up displays in driving cabs | The purpose of this project is to consider the deployment of head-up displays in driving cabs and whether there is justification for practical trials. | Complete | T513 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T514 Development of supply chain approval processes in the rail industry |
| Development of supply chain approval processes in the rail industry | To support the supply chain approval working-group by assisting in the development of system requirements, processes and governance documents. | Complete | T514 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T515 Investigation into the effect of the Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive on railway operations |
| Investigation into the effect of the Physical Agents (Electromagnetic Fields) Directive on railway operations | This project studied what effect the Physical Agents (EMF) Directive might have on Railway Group Members, by reviewing operational processes that may expose their staff to electromagnetic fields. | Complete | T515 | Energy |
| T517 Modelling 'Societal Concerns' |
| Modelling 'Societal Concerns' | Validating, testing and strengthening the spreadsheet | Complete | T517 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T518 Development of a web-based bibliography of railway research |
| Development of a web-based bibliography of railway research | This project developed a web-based bibliography of railway research (www.railwayresearch.org). It fills an important gap in the dissemination of and access to railway research knowledge. | Complete | T518 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T519 Archive of documents relating to gauging (Issue 2) |
| Archive of documents relating to gauging (Issue 2) | This project compiled original gauging documents, making them available for reference to the rail industry on a CD | Complete | T519 | Infrastructure |
| T520 Benchmarking weld performance in aluminium joints (ALJOIN Plus) |
| Benchmarking weld performance in aluminium joints (ALJOIN Plus) | This project investigated the welded joints of a vehicle that was involved in the Ladbroke Grove rail accident to provide a benchmark for joints in this class of aluminium rail vehicle. | Complete | T520 | Rolling Stock |
| T521 Developing enhanced consequence algorithms for level crossing risk models |
| Developing enhanced consequence algorithms for level crossing risk models | Developing enhancements to the automatic level crossing risk model and the specification of the all crossing risk model. | Complete | T521 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T522 Research into obstacle detection at level crossings |
| Research into obstacle detection at level crossings | Understanding the potential opportunities and challenges posed by installing obstacle detectors at level crossings in Great Britain by examining the technicalities, logistics, cost and safety benefits of potential solutions. | Complete | T522 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T524 Use by other railways of risk models and risk assessments for level crossings |
| Use by other railways of risk models and risk assessments for level crossings | Assessing the benefits of various risk models and risk assessments for level crossings used by railway administrations in Great Britain, Ireland and overseas. Many countries have risk models for the level crossings on their railways. This project compared some of these models with the All Level Crossing Risk Model (ALCRM) and assessed their benefits to see if any could be applied to the ALCRM. | Complete | T524 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T527 Analysis of research ideas from recent international level crossing conferences |
| Analysis of research ideas from recent international level crossing conferences | The research captured research ideas raised at recent level crossing conferences and ranked them in order of priority. | Complete | T527 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T528 Attitudes to, processes and funding for, crossing closures in other countries |
| Attitudes to, processes and funding for, crossing closures in other countries | The project investigated the difference between national approaches to closing level crossings, and identified lessons that may be learned that would make the closure of crossings in Great Britain less complicated. | Complete | T528 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T530 Review of train headlamps' optical requirements |
| Review of train headlamps' optical requirements | The optical performance of train headlamps was investigated, and their current acceptability determined. The findings were used to develop a specification for possible tests, to determine optimum headlamp optical characteristics. | Complete | T530 | Rolling Stock |
| T531 Feasibility study into the use of hydrogen fuel |
| Feasibility study into the use of hydrogen fuel | This project studied the viability of hydrogen as a fuel for the rail industry. It explored the technology, how it can be developed and whether or not there is a business case for such development. | Complete | T531 | Energy |
| T532 An evaluation of frost, ice and snow precautions at stations |
| An evaluation of frost, ice and snow precautions at stations | Identifying the most appropriate de-icing products for use on and around stations, including platforms, footbridges, footpaths and car parks, in terms of their suitability and their functional and cost-effectiveness. | Complete | T532 | Operations |
| T534 Review of handsignalling operations, communications, and job aids |
| Review of handsignalling operations, communications, and job aids | This research investigated how handsignalling is used at present and the extent to which it could be replaced by other operating methods. It examined how handsignalling risk could be reduced, the Communications Protocol, and the use of scripted communications. | Complete | T534 | Operations |
| T535 Assessing the impact of increased numbers of CCTV images on driver only operation of trains |
| Assessing the impact of increased numbers of CCTV images on driver only operation of trains | Assessing the impact on the safe and effective completion of passenger monitoring and door-closing of train drivers being presented with increased numbers of CCTV views while operating in driver only operation mode. | Complete | T535 | Operations |
| T536 Investigation into the use of sulphur-free diesel fuel on Britain’s railways |
| Investigation into the use of sulphur-free diesel fuel on Britain’s railways | This project investigated the impact of moving to the use of reduced sulphur diesel by performing trials on representative train fleets. | Complete | T536 | Energy |
| T537 Investigation into the effects of reducing primary yaw stiffness on rolling contact fatigue generation |
| Investigation into the effects of reducing primary yaw stiffness on rolling contact fatigue generation | Previous research indicated that high wheelset primary yaw stiffness (PYS) exacerbates the onset of rolling contact fatigue (RCF) in certain situations. This project investigated whether a reduction in the yaw stiffness of two classes of rolling stock was feasible and would result in a reduction in their propensity to initiate RCF. | Complete | T537 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T539 Microwave-generated steam cleaning of the railhead |
| Microwave-generated steam cleaning of the railhead | This was a laboratory-based feasibility study, to establish whether microwave energy generated super-heated steam could be used to remove contaminants from the surface of rails, using fewer resources than current methods. | Complete | T539 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T540 Scoping and development of the Adhesion Management System |
| Scoping and development of the Adhesion Management System | This project completed the detailed feasibility studies needed to determine whether an Adhesion Management System could be successfully implemented on a conventionally signalled railway. | Complete | T540 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T541 Human factors CD ROM version 5 |
| Human factors CD ROM version 5 | Disseminating current knowledge about human factors in the railway industry, by publishing a catalogue in the form of a CD ROM. Creating the fifth version of the CD ROM. | Complete | T541 | Operations |
| T542 Conflict avoidance training for front line railway staff |
| Conflict avoidance training for front line railway staff | This project seeks to examine and evaluate conflict avoidance training packages within the rail and other industries, in order to recommend a good practice approach. | Complete | T542 | Public Behaviour |
| T545 Understanding train control system influence on adhesion performance |
| Understanding train control system influence on adhesion performance | This project investigated whether it was cost effectively possible to use the variations in the level of traction and braking forces, within a train formation, to improve adhesion performance. | Complete | T545 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T546 Understanding aerodynamic influences of vehicle design on wheel/rail leaf contamination |
| Understanding aerodynamic influences of vehicle design on wheel/rail leaf contamination | This project improves the understanding of how train aerodynamics contributes to the deposition of leaves on rails, and developed a code of practice to help train designers to minimise this. | Complete | T546 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T547 Development of an anti rolling contact fatigue wheel profile |
| Development of an anti rolling contact fatigue wheel profile | This project determined the service life of a new wheel profile that has been designed to generate less rolling contact fatigue and concluded that in-service evaluation is justified. | Complete | T547 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T549 Development of a wheel wear and rolling contact fatigue model |
| Development of a wheel wear and rolling contact fatigue model | This project has produced a wheel wear and rolling contact fatigue (RCF) model, by combining the Archard wear model with the RCF damage energy parameter (Ty) from the Whole Life Rail Model. | Complete | T549 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T550 Wheelset Design and Maintenance - WIDEM |
| Wheelset Design and Maintenance - WIDEM | The EU project WIDEM was set up to provide important new information on wheelset design and non-destructive testing. On behalf of the GB rail industry, RSSB supported several activities that align with GB stakeholders’ interest in the cost, safety, and dependability of axles. | Complete | T550 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T551 Investigating improvements in defect detection in hollow axles |
| Investigating improvements in defect detection in hollow axles | Through experiments, this project demonstrated and verified the effectiveness of a novel technique for detecting shallow surface cracks in hollow railway vehicle axles. | Complete | T551 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T552 Remote risk assessment of geohazards along transport corridors |
| Remote risk assessment of geohazards along transport corridors | An investigation of how remote engineering surveying techniques might be used to identify existing and potential slope stability hazards more efficiently. | Complete | T552 | Infrastructure |
| T553 Development of rail heating blankets to address track buckling in and around switches and crossings |
| Development of rail heating blankets to address track buckling in and around switches and crossings | This project investigates if it is feasible and practical to use electrically heated blankets for the heating of rails in switches and crossings to reduce the risk of track buckling. | Complete | T553 | Infrastructure |
| T554 Safe management of railway structures - flooding and scour risk |
| Safe management of railway structures - flooding and scour risk | This project provides a practical method of assessing risk from flooding, allows the development of effective mitigation measures and provides guidance for incorporation in the new Network Rail 'Flood Risk Management Good Practice Guidelines'. | Complete | T554 | Infrastructure |
| T555 Improving the content and placement of anti-trespass signs |
| Improving the content and placement of anti-trespass signs | Establishing the effectiveness of anti-trespass signs and patterns of unauthorised access to the railway, especially by young people. | Complete | T555 | Public Behaviour |
| T557 Further research on the effects of vehicle/track interaction on rolling contact fatigue |
| Further research on the effects of vehicle/track interaction on rolling contact fatigue | The research is in the area of Vehicle/Track system optimisation and asset life, and asset whole life cost reduction. The benefit of the research is that the results support the accelerated introduction of measures to reduce the impact of rolling contact fatigue on Britain's railway. | Complete | T557 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T558 Improving the design of D.C. conductor rail straps |
| Improving the design of D.C. conductor rail straps | This project has looked at options for improving the design of conductor rail straps with regard to ease of use, reliability of contact and security of application. | Complete | T558 | Energy |
| T560 Safe limits of operation for shallow fixed obtuse crossings |
| Safe limits of operation for shallow fixed obtuse crossings | This research provides a tool that helps to rationalise and reduce the large amount of data required to establish the risk associated with controlling wheelset passage through obtuse crossings. | Complete | T560 | Infrastructure |
| T561 Evaluating safety benefits from miniature warning lights at level crossings |
| Evaluating safety benefits from miniature warning lights at level crossings | This project aimed to evaluate the safety benefit of installing miniature warning lights at user worked crossings where no warning light system was previously installed. | Complete | T561 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T568 Development of a new freight gauge to extend the application of the W9 gauge |
| Development of a new freight gauge to extend the application of the W9 gauge | This research project has established an enhanced W9 freight gauge (called W9Plus) that allows additional wagon load combinations. | Complete | T568 | Infrastructure |
| T569 Development of risk based examination intervals for Network Rail bridges |
| Development of risk based examination intervals for Network Rail bridges | This project examined the possibility of varying the frequency of detailed inspections for particular bridge structure types. It developed a methodology that allows the engineer to alter the interval between Detailed Inspections for certain groups of structures. | Complete | T569 | Infrastructure |
| T573 Rationalisation of drivers' warnings in the cab |
| Rationalisation of drivers' warnings in the cab | This small project reviewed past and on | Complete | T573 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T575 An assessment to improve the performance of legacy train radio systems |
| An assessment to improve the performance of legacy train radio systems | This research has studied available data relating to National Radio Network and Cab Secure Radio train radio systems in order to determine the root causes of system underperformance and produce recommendations regarding corrective action for the industry. | Complete | T575 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T577 Automatic wheel lathe data acquisition and analysis |
| Automatic wheel lathe data acquisition and analysis | The aim of this project was to provide train operators with greatly improved management information about wheel turning and the impact of wheel turning on service provision. This would allow train operators to make significant cost savings through improved wheel lathe and fleet management. | Complete | T577 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T578 Investigation of gauging opportunities for freight traffic |
| Investigation of gauging opportunities for freight traffic | This project investigated potential freight gauge improvements on core routes for minimal infrastructure cost, | Complete | T578 | Infrastructure |
| T579 Minimising service disruption from failures of track circuit actuators (assisters) |
| Minimising service disruption from failures of track circuit actuators (assisters) | This work is intended to develop a process for assessing whether the vehicles currently fitted with track circuit assisters (TCA) could be allowed to operate with a failed TCA. | In Progress | T579 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T580 Regenerative braking on AC & DC electrified lines |
| Regenerative braking on AC & DC electrified lines | This project investigated the extent to which regenerative braking is used currently on Britain's main line railways. It examined the scope for further use, and established the anticipated scale of energy efficiency and CO2 emissions benefits which might be realised over future years. | Complete | T580 | Energy |
| T584 Workforce development: cross-industry operations competence |
| Workforce development: cross-industry operations competence | The project objectives were to improve joint working in the area of traffic management and to generate ideas for changes to rules and procedures to facilitate traffic management. | Complete | T584 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T588 A competence needs analysis for trainers and their line managers |
| A competence needs analysis for trainers and their line managers | This research seeks to analyse and define what knowledge and skill levels rail industry trainers and their line managers need to allow them to deliver training and development for the industry effectively and competently. | Complete | T588 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T589 Consideration of adult learning styles and assessment processes in rail industry training |
| Consideration of adult learning styles and assessment processes in rail industry training | The project aim is to establish the extent to which the needs, ability, standard of education and literacy of the learner together with business needs and subject matter have been reflected in course design and method of training delivery within the rail industry. | Complete | T589 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T590 Workforce competence and its management: A five to ten year view |
| Workforce competence and its management: A five to ten year view | The research delivers a commentary on where the rail industry wants to be in five to ten years time in terms of workforce development and competence. It also provides recommendations on the steps to be taken in order to achieve this. | Complete | T590 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T592 Management of football fans on the railway |
| Management of football fans on the railway | Evaluating the safety risks associated with travelling football fans and identifying effective control measures to reduce the problem. | Complete | T592 | Public Behaviour |
| T594 Development of a database for recording of RISAS audits |
| Development of a database for recording of RISAS audits | This work oversaw the development of a web based software application with an underlying database used to record and access assessments carried out under the Rail Industry Supplier Accreditation Scheme (RISAS). | Complete | T594 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T595 Causes, risk and mitigation of station stopping incidents |
| Causes, risk and mitigation of station stopping incidents | Investigation of the industry's risk management arrangements in relation to 'station stopping incidents', identifying good practice and issues to be addressed. | Complete | T595 | Operations |
| T600 Strategic European Rail Research Project - SafeInteriors Euronorm |
| Strategic European Rail Research Project - SafeInteriors Euronorm | RSSB on behalf of the GB rail industry provided technical expertise and project managed some work packages in an EU 6th Framework programme project that set out to identify and define the requirements for a Euronorm on interior crashworthiness for passenger safety. | Complete | T600 | Rolling Stock |
| T601 Development of a framework of freight gauges |
| Development of a framework of freight gauges | This project has developed a new framework of freight gauges which could replace the existing "W" series of gauges. | Complete | T601 | Infrastructure |
| T602 Developing method statements as a planning, work prioritisation, and task delivery tool |
| Developing method statements as a planning, work prioritisation, and task delivery tool | This project examined ways of improving the quality of information being presented in method statements, resulting in a new process and revised documentation. | Complete | T602 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T603 Enlarged trial of the WRISA2 anti-rolling contact fatigue wheel profile |
| Enlarged trial of the WRISA2 anti-rolling contact fatigue wheel profile | From in-service trials on Class 444 electric multiple units and Class 450 High Capacity units, this project has assessed the potential of the P12 (WRISA2) wheel profile as a control measure on the generation of wheel rolling contact fatigue. | Complete | T603 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T605 Management of on-train crowding |
| Management of on-train crowding | Evaluating techniques, including modelling and contingency planning, for managing crowded trains as a result of service disruption, local events or sheer weight of rush hour traffic. | Complete | T605 | Operations |
| T607 Identification of existing and new technologies for wheelset condition monitoring |
| Identification of existing and new technologies for wheelset condition monitoring | This project identified existing and new technologies that can monitor wheelset condition, lessen human intervention in this process, and reduce the potential for errors. | Complete | T607 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T608 Development of cost-effective high performance track infrastructure (EC project: INNOTRACK) |
| Development of cost-effective high performance track infrastructure (EC project: INNOTRACK) | The INNOTRACK research project is a joint response from European railways to develop a cost-effective, high-performance track infrastructure, and provide innovative solutions that significantly reduce both infrastructure investment and maintenance costs. | Complete | T608 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T609 Inspection and correction of low speed maximum lateral track alignment exceedances |
| Inspection and correction of low speed maximum lateral track alignment exceedances | This research has investigated the requirements for inspection and correction of track geometry lateral alignment faults to evaluate which of these requirements might no longer be appropriate for the track risk profile. | Complete | T609 | Infrastructure |
| T610 An assessment of the cost and benefits of adopting a standard uniform platform height of 1115 mm |
| An assessment of the cost and benefits of adopting a standard uniform platform height of 1115 mm | To improve the accessibility at the platform/train interface it has been suggested that the standard uniform platform height above rail level should be raised from 915 mm to 1115 mm. This project has investigated the costs and benefits of raising the standard platform height. | Complete | T610 | Infrastructure |
| T611 Managing the effects of applying targets to the GB rail industry |
| Managing the effects of applying targets to the GB rail industry | This research identifies the likely effects of the common safety targets required by the European Safety Directive (2004/49/EC) upon the safety decision making processes of the GB railway, and provides guidance on how best to set and implement them. | Complete | T611 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T613 Trials of wheel and rail rolling contact fatigue control measures |
| Trials of wheel and rail rolling contact fatigue control measures | This research project has tested the tools and techniques from earlier rolling contact fatigue (RCF) investigations to develop and validate sustainable operational limits that allow the industry to economically manage the wheel/rail interface performance, to mitigate RCF in rails. Research Brief and Pre-modelling analysis and route simulations report (13MB). | Complete | T613 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T614 Investigating a novel method for estimating low adhesion conditions |
| Investigating a novel method for estimating low adhesion conditions | Low adhesion conditions cause problems for the scheduling and safety of railway networks around the world. This research presents the initial study into the feasibility of using model based condition monitoring to identify low adhesion conditions in real time. | Complete | T614 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T616 The Value of Preventing a Fatality |
| The Value of Preventing a Fatality | This project, and the parallel project T644, aimed to understand how safety risk, and the value of reducing it, is viewed as a function of the circumstances in which the risk arises. | Complete | T616 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T618 Improving rail’s energy efficiency |
| Improving rail’s energy efficiency | This project looked at the ways that the railway currently uses energy for traction and non | Complete | T618 | Energy |
| T622 Developing a safety module for the Department for Transport’s network modelling framework |
| Developing a safety module for the Department for Transport’s network modelling framework | The project is developing the safety module for the DfT’s network modelling framework for input into the high level output specification (HLOS) process, based on the rail industry’s safety risk model, which is managed by Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB.) | Complete | T622 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T623 Joint safety improvement planning: A feasibility study |
| Joint safety improvement planning: A feasibility study | The project developed and reviewed a process of route-based, joint safety improvement planning (JSIP) that shared characteristics with the joint performance improvement planning (JPIP) introduced in 2005. | Complete | T623 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T625 Update of the registers of training materials and information on safety-related decision-making |
| Update of the registers of training materials and information on safety-related decision-making | This project has reviewed and updated previously developed registers of training materials and other information that cover safety-related decision-making processes. This is part of the process of ensuring that decision-making competencies are developed as effectively as possible. | Complete | T625 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T626 Research into the management of passengers on trains stranded in high ambient temperatures |
| Research into the management of passengers on trains stranded in high ambient temperatures | To establish the operational response when a train is stranded and its passengers are subjected to extreme temperatures. | Complete | T626 | Health |
| T628 Driver selection - development phase |
| Driver selection - development phase | Development of updated standard selection criteria for train drivers and development of a suite of valid and reliable assessment methods to cover these criteria. | Complete | T628 | Operations |
| T629 Whether to transfer lineside telecommunications from a fixed infrastructure to radio-based solutions |
| Whether to transfer lineside telecommunications from a fixed infrastructure to radio-based solutions | This research investigated the issues and benefits of the transfer from lineside telecommunications infrastructure to radio-based solutions. | Complete | T629 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T630 Investigating the potential for deep vein thrombosis in the rail industry |
| Investigating the potential for deep vein thrombosis in the rail industry | To understand the likelihood of deep vein thrombosis for frequent long | Complete | T630 | Health |
| T631 Research into whether ‘Check AWS’ signs have a beneficial impact on driver behaviour at stations |
| Research into whether ‘Check AWS’ signs have a beneficial impact on driver behaviour at stations | To evaluate whether the ‘Check AWS’ signs used by Arriva Trains Wales have a beneficial impact on driver behaviour at stations where a start-away SPAD risk exists. | Complete | T631 | Operations |
| T632 Understanding multi-SPAD signals and the effects of line identifiers on driver behaviour |
| Understanding multi-SPAD signals and the effects of line identifiers on driver behaviour | To enhance human factors understanding of multi-SPAD signals and the effects of line identifiers on driver visual behaviour. | Complete | T632 | Operations |
| T633 Study on further electrification of Britain's railway network |
| Study on further electrification of Britain's railway network | This project will help to inform the development of a long term traction energy strategy for the British railway network, consistent with overall government strategy for sustainability. | Complete | T633 | Energy |
| T634 An analysis of potential fuel tank solutions |
| An analysis of potential fuel tank solutions | This project assessed and proposed solutions for burst panels and inserts for fuel tanks. It was developed in response to recommendations from research project T120, Review of measures to reduce risk from passenger train fuel tanks. | Complete | T634 | Rolling Stock |
| T635 An analysis of formal inquiries and investigations to identify human factors issues |
| An analysis of formal inquiries and investigations to identify human factors issues | This project has analysed data from formal inquiries and investigations to identify human factors issues and helped prioritise RSSB's work programme on behalf of the industry in the human factors field. | Complete | T635 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T638 Development of test equipment to characterise the performance of automatic warning system equipment on vehicles |
| Development of test equipment to characterise the performance of automatic warning system equipment on vehicles | This project has provided the rail industry with the equipment and test methodology necessary to characterise the Automatic Warning System (AWS), both on existing train fleets and on new trains under development. | Complete | T638 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T639 Good practice in station adoption schemes |
| Good practice in station adoption schemes | This project provides guidance for train operators and adoption groups on good practice in station adoption based on research of British and international experience. | Complete | T639 | Operations |
| T641 Cost effective turning of flange worn wheel profiles |
| Cost effective turning of flange worn wheel profiles | This project investigated whether the tolerance regime for maintaining the wheel profile could be revised to extend wheelset life and reduce maintenance costs without compromising safe train operation. | Complete | T641 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T643 Assessing the impact of climate change on transport infrastructure |
| Assessing the impact of climate change on transport infrastructure | The objective of this project was to work with Network Rail and the Environment Agency to predict the impact of climate change on the railway coastal and estuarine defence assets in the Dawlish area. | Complete | T643 | Infrastructure |
| T644 Modelling public attitudes to risk |
| Modelling public attitudes to risk | This project, and the parallel project T616, aimed to understand how safety risk, and the value of reducing it, is viewed as a function of the circumstances in which the risk arises. | Complete | T644 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T650 Improving safety and accessibility at level crossings for disabled pedestrians |
| Improving safety and accessibility at level crossings for disabled pedestrians | Network Rail is currently planning for the next generation of level crossing designs. This research proposes a number of generic solutions that could be considered at renewal or upgrade of level crossings in order to improve accessibility and reduce risk. | Complete | T650 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T652 Examining the benefits of 'another train coming' warnings at level crossings |
| Examining the benefits of 'another train coming' warnings at level crossings | Examining the benefits that special warnings that 'another train is coming' can give to users of level crossings, and how these warnings may best be delivered to the user. | Complete | T652 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T653 Safer European level crossing assessments and technology (SELCAT) |
| Safer European level crossing assessments and technology (SELCAT) | To provide an overview of existing and planned level crossing research and a standard method of reporting level crossing accidents in European countries. | Complete | T653 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T655 The risks associated with working trains during degraded modes of operation |
| The risks associated with working trains during degraded modes of operation | Investigating how route knowledge affects various routes when running in degraded conditions. | Complete | T655 | Operations |
| T656 Designing for crowd behaviour |
| Designing for crowd behaviour | Producing guidance for designers and managers of buildings and open spaces where large crowds can be expected. | Complete | T656 | Operations |
| T661 The implications of an ageing population for the railway |
| The implications of an ageing population for the railway | This project is designed to provide an outline understanding of the impact on railways, as employers and service providers of predicted demographic change relating to ageing. | Complete | T661 | Health |
| T662 Developing guidance to assist with the application of medical standards |
| Developing guidance to assist with the application of medical standards | The project has delivered guidance on the use of medical standards that aims to minimise the economic burden of implementation to the industry whilst continuing to protect the public and staff from preventable risks. | Complete | T662 | Health |
| T663 Managing the risk of sudden incapacity in safety-critical occupations |
| Managing the risk of sudden incapacity in safety-critical occupations | Research into creating quantifiable benchmarks to allow railway physicians to make consistent judgements when assessing whether it is safe for safety-critical staff to return to work. | Complete | T663 | Health |
| T664 Use of hearing aids by operational staff |
| Use of hearing aids by operational staff | This study considered how a safe system of work can be established that permits operational staff who are currently not compliant with the hearing standard to return to safety-critical duties, through use of improved hearing aid technology. | Complete | T664 | Health |
| T667 Research into security at stations |
| Research into security at stations | Understanding the nature and extent of crime on stations and trains and the measures effective in controlling it, together with an understanding of the factors that influence passengers’ fear of crime. | Complete | T667 | Public Behaviour |
| T668 Research into the safety benefits of train horn use at level crossings |
| Research into the safety benefits of train horn use at level crossings | An evaluation of risk at whistle board crossings and research to determine what mitigations are reasonably practicable to implement that would reduce that risk. | Complete | T668 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T669 Drivers' response to junction signalling: A simulator study |
| Drivers' response to junction signalling: A simulator study | This project used simulation techniques to understand the use of preliminary route indicators (PRIs) and dynamic speed indicators (DSIs) by drivers when negotiating junctions. This research has the potential to improve the overall operational performance of the railway when considering the re-signalling of junctions. | Complete | T669 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T670 Investigation of the accumulative effect of vehicle tolerances on gauging |
| Investigation of the accumulative effect of vehicle tolerances on gauging | This project examined how vehicle gauging tolerances are applied, with the aim of reducing uncertainty, which is currently accommodated by providing larger clearances than are actually required. | Complete | T670 | Infrastructure |
| T671 Communication and positioning systems in the GB rail industry |
| Communication and positioning systems in the GB rail industry | This research project determined the standardisation and methodology needed for the future fitting and use of satellite positioning and digital communications technology within the railway environment. | Complete | T671 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T672 Wheel rolling contact fatigue and rim defects investigation to further knowledge of RCF causation and to determine control measures |
| Wheel rolling contact fatigue and rim defects investigation to further knowledge of RCF causation and to determine control measures | This project set out to produce a wheel steels handbook and then to survey and analyse sub surface cracking, rolling contact fatigue and rim volumetric defects. The expected outcome was for the project to determine design recommendations and control measures for inclusion into Railway Group Standards to manage such defects. | Complete | T672 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T674 Developing metrics and benchmarking for sustainable development in the rail industry |
| Developing metrics and benchmarking for sustainable development in the rail industry | This work has developed a range of sustainability metrics (economic, social and environmental) that measure the performance of GB rail, and benchmark it against other modes of transport / other European rail operators. | Complete | T674 | Sustainable Development |
| T675 Review of research relating to sustainable development for the railway |
| Review of research relating to sustainable development for the railway | This work has identified existing research on sustainable development relating to the rail industry, its key research outputs, and reviewed the contribution made by each. It has also identified gaps and priorities for further work. | Complete | T675 | Sustainable Development |
| T676 Development of a rolling stock whole life cost model |
| Development of a rolling stock whole life cost model | This project aimed to provide a decision support tool,the rolling stock whole life cost model , that describes all rail vehicle parameters and their impact in terms of cost. It was designed to assist with top-level design, and to support strategic decisions regarding new rolling stock and major refurbishments. | Complete | T676 | Rolling Stock |
| T677 Generating a train driver awareness campaign - FOCUS |
| Generating a train driver awareness campaign - FOCUS | Following requests from a number of operators, via the ATOC Driver Managers Group, this work was commissioned to 'convert' previous research information into a presentation that is able to be delivered to drivers, backed up by a booklet and promotional posters with the common theme of 'FOCUS'. | Complete | T677 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T679 The effects of railway traffic on embankment stability |
| The effects of railway traffic on embankment stability | Higher axle loads and increased train speeds have resulted in damage to embankments, particularly those of clay core construction. This research will measure the damage attributable to trains and develop a method for damage assessment. | In Progress | T679 | Infrastructure |
| T680 Mapping the extent of the train horn noise problem |
| Mapping the extent of the train horn noise problem | This project was designed to understand the geographical extent of properties and residents affected by the sounding of train horns at whistle boards protecting level crossings. | Complete | T680 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T681 Understanding the problems that train horn noise causes to neighbours |
| Understanding the problems that train horn noise causes to neighbours | This project was designed to gain an understanding of the effect train horns have on residents who live in the vicinity of whistle boards that are sited to protect pedestrians on level crossings. | Complete | T681 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T682 Developing the incident cost model |
| Developing the incident cost model | Developing a railway industry incident cost model based upon previous research into safety critical communication errors but applicable to a wider range of railway events such as collisions and derailments. | Complete | T682 | Operations |
| T683 Research to investigate and advise on optimisation of close- and long-range viewing of signals |
| Research to investigate and advise on optimisation of close- and long-range viewing of signals | The physical nature of signal optics and the design of rolling stock cabs influence the driver's ability to observe signals at close range. Conversely the compromises made to ensure that signals are visible at close range affect the visibility of signals and directional information at long range. | Complete | T683 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T684 Benchmarking rail approval costs |
| Benchmarking rail approval costs | This project investigated good practice in approvals processes, to determine if costs in GB railways are higher than elsewhere. | Complete | T684 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T685 Investigating how the requirements for train brake systems affect vehicle mass |
| Investigating how the requirements for train brake systems affect vehicle mass | This project has studied the engineering of brake systems and the role standards play in determining the resultant mass of the system on the train, why they do so and identified where they may be challenged. | Complete | T685 | Rolling Stock |
| T686 Guidance on the use of selective door operation in the GB rail industry |
| Guidance on the use of selective door operation in the GB rail industry | This project has produced a Guidance Note on the use of selective door operation (SDO), which supports the development of a standard method of introducing SDO across the rail industry. | Complete | T686 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T688 Technology transfer for reducing vehicle mass |
| Technology transfer for reducing vehicle mass | This project aimed to develop an understanding of the currently available technologies and how they could be implemented within the rail industry in order to reduce vehicle mass, and thus traction energy demand and track damage. | Complete | T688 | Rolling Stock |
| T689 Determining pantograph sway limits from combined vehicle dynamic and aerodynamic effects |
| Determining pantograph sway limits from combined vehicle dynamic and aerodynamic effects | This research sought to investigate the validity of current pantograph sway limits in Railway Group Standard GM/RT2149 ‘Requirements for Defining and Maintaining the Size of Railway Vehicles’, through analysis of worst case vehicle dynamics conditions and aerodynamic effects arising from cross winds. | Complete | T689 | Infrastructure |
| T691 Train planning - a review of industry's training provision |
| Train planning - a review of industry's training provision | This project has provided a greater understanding of current train planning functions, benchmarked with other transport organisations, leading to implementation of good practice and increasing the effectiveness of the activity. | Complete | T691 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T692 Water recycling technology for train toilets |
| Water recycling technology for train toilets | This project aimed to study and quantify the benefits to the rail industry and the environment of using environmentally friendly toilet systems that continuously clean and recycle water. | Complete | T692 | Rolling Stock |
| T693 Providing better information during temporary timetable changes |
| Providing better information during temporary timetable changes | Information on planned service disruptions is presented to the public in various ways; in this project, a range of poster formats was presented to users to see which is most effective. | Complete | T693 | Public Behaviour |
| T696 Appraisal of Eurocodes for Railway Loading |
| Appraisal of Eurocodes for Railway Loading | This project investigated whether differences in the safety margin exist when railway bridges are designed to the requirements of the Structural Eurocodes compared to the existing British Standards. This will permit GB rail to take a leading role in the future development of the Eurocodes. | Complete | T696 | Infrastructure |
| T697 Investigation into the use of bio-diesel fuel on Britain’s railways |
| Investigation into the use of bio-diesel fuel on Britain’s railways | This research project has assessed the impact of bio-diesel in the diesel engines or railway locomotives and diesel multiple units of Great Britain. | Complete | T697 | Energy |
| T698 Human modelling of train cabs and train driver ergonomics |
| Human modelling of train cabs and train driver ergonomics | RSSB human factors team and Loughborough University collected anthropometric data from 100 train drivers across Britain and measured a Class 43 train cab to establish a 3D data protocol to improve cab design and assessment. | Complete | T698 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T699 Fatigue and shiftwork for freight locomotive drivers and contract trackworkers |
| Fatigue and shiftwork for freight locomotive drivers and contract trackworkers | The aim of the research was to gather information to be integrated into RSSB's good practice guidance on managing fatigue which would support the Railway and Other Guided Transport (Safety) Systems Regulations 2006 (ROGS) which included the topic of fatigue management. | Complete | T699 | Health |
| T700 Developing options for further formalisation of voice communications within the rail industry |
| Developing options for further formalisation of voice communications within the rail industry | This project identified the benefits associated with changes to the formalisation of front line staff safety critical communications. | In Progress | T700 | Operations |
| T701 Quantifying the business benefits of investing in passenger security: a feasibility study |
| Quantifying the business benefits of investing in passenger security: a feasibility study | A feasibility report has been distributed to the Rail Personal Security Group; it explains why any future economic analysis of business benefits of investing in passenger security should include the consideration of wider societal benefits. | Complete | T701 | Public Behaviour |
| T703 Facilitating shared expectations between passengers and front-line staff |
| Facilitating shared expectations between passengers and front-line staff | Evaluating the factors that contribute to trust and respect between passengers and front | Complete | T703 | Public Behaviour |
| T704 The contribution of alcohol to personal safety and security risk on the railway |
| The contribution of alcohol to personal safety and security risk on the railway | A quantification of the extent to which alcohol contributes to risk to personal safety on the GB railway and the identification of measures and case studies to help operators manage and reduce incidents from occurring when alcohol is a contributory factor. | Complete | T704 | Public Behaviour |
| T707 Analysing the potential of vehicle activated signs at public road level crossings |
| Analysing the potential of vehicle activated signs at public road level crossings | Vehicle activated signs (VASs) are widely used within the British road network. The project sought to establish the efficacy of VASs in preventing blocking back of road traffic over automatic half barrier (AHB) level crossings. | Complete | T707 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T711 Review of simulation training and assessment in the GB rail industry |
| Review of simulation training and assessment in the GB rail industry | This review built on and extended work carried out by RSSB in 2004 that looked at the use of simulation in the rail industry at that time. The key objectives of this update project were: to survey the GB rail industry to establish what progress had been made over the previous three years; to look at developments in the field; and to compare and contrast the use of simulation for training and assessment in the rail industry with that in other safety critical industries. | Complete | T711 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T712 Research into trains with lower mass in Britain |
| Research into trains with lower mass in Britain | Reduced infrastructure maintenance and energy saving costs may be achieved by reducing train mass. This strategic project evaluated the value (benefit) of mass reduction from a train in monetary terms, and will enable rolling stock Specifiers to use these values in the procurement of new rolling stock. | Complete | T712 | Rolling Stock |
| T713 Foresight studies in sustainable development |
| Foresight studies in sustainable development | This project has delivered the foresight research described in the Sustainable Rail Programme work plan to broaden thinking about the future and provide a detailed toolkit to guide and test future strategies. | Complete | T713 | Sustainable Development |
| T717 A model for optimising competence retention in the railway (skills fade) |
| A model for optimising competence retention in the railway (skills fade) | This research investigated the factors that contribute to competence retention in railway staff. The objectives were to identify factors that affect skills fade and methods by which competence retention in the rail industry can be optimised. | Complete | T717 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T718 Review of current GB driver training programmes and development of leading practice models for the industry |
| Review of current GB driver training programmes and development of leading practice models for the industry | The purpose of this review was to establish the current state of driver training in GB railway undertakings and to identify leading practice in training. This has developed tools and guidance materials to help designers of driver training programmes. | Complete | T718 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T719 Monitoring motorists' behaviour at level crossing median strip trial sites |
| Monitoring motorists' behaviour at level crossing median strip trial sites | This project analysed CCTV recordings of driver behaviour at three level crossings, where road median strips, also known as lane separators, were due to be installed to prevent accidents. | Complete | T719 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T720 Development of a 'go-anywhere' vehicle gauge: Class 150 and 170 benchmarking |
| Development of a 'go-anywhere' vehicle gauge: Class 150 and 170 benchmarking | This study was a preliminary investigation to carry out structure clearance analysis of Class 150 and Class 170 vehicles as a benchmark for the development of a 'go-anywhere’ vehicle gauge. | Complete | T720 | Infrastructure |
| T721 Review of potential rail vehicle fuels and 'energy carriers' |
| Review of potential rail vehicle fuels and 'energy carriers' | This project considered the potential of more radical and long term solutions for energy such as biogas, methanol, ammonia, battery technology and flywheels. | Complete | T721 | Energy |
| T722 Hydrogen Fuel Cell trial |
| Hydrogen Fuel Cell trial | The purpose of this research was to develop Britain's position with respect to hydrogen fuelled rail vehicles. | Complete | T722 | Energy |
| T723 Making the most of data associated with railway crime |
| Making the most of data associated with railway crime | The identification and analysis of various sources of railway crime intelligence, including BTP's CRIME and RSSB's SMIS systems, to help establish how the industry can improve its use of crime data. | Complete | T723 | Public Behaviour |
| T724 Driver advisory information for energy management and regulation |
| Driver advisory information for energy management and regulation | This research aimed to develop and assess an integrated engineering and operational approach to improve railway traffic regulation to reduce energy usage and increase network capacity without reducing the service quality, by providing advisory information to drivers. | Complete | T724 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T725 Justification of TPWS modifications identified in reset and continue research |
| Justification of TPWS modifications identified in reset and continue research | A full cost-benefit analysis and detailed functional specification was developed under this project, benefiting industry by clarifying which TPWS modifications to take forward from research project T433. | Complete | T725 | Operations |
| T726 Investigation into the feasibility of increasing existing platform radii where the platform is located on a curve radius less than 200m |
| Investigation into the feasibility of increasing existing platform radii where the platform is located on a curve radius less than 200m | A constraint on rolling stock design is the requirement for the vehicle to be compatible with a platform radius down to 160m. This study has looked at the small number of platforms that are located on such tight radius curves and investigated the potential costs/benefits to industry of increasing the minimum platform radius. | Complete | T726 | Infrastructure |
| T727 Gauging clearance potential for containers on European and ISO container routes |
| Gauging clearance potential for containers on European and ISO container routes | This project carried out an analysis to determine the clearances between the infrastructure and a range of container and wagon combinations on the common GB routes for either European or ISO container traffic, to determine the potential for an increase in container/wagon height. | Complete | T727 | Infrastructure |
| T728 Impact of corrosion upon the high cycle fatigue properties of GB axle steel |
| Impact of corrosion upon the high cycle fatigue properties of GB axle steel | This project aims to undertake metallurgical analyses of steel samples from axles showing significant corrosion to refine design standards and maintenance regimes. The results will allow wheelset safety to be managed in a more knowledgeable and dependable way than is possible today. | In Progress | T728 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T729 Further work on obstacle detection at level crossings |
| Further work on obstacle detection at level crossings | The risk from using obstacle detection systems to check that level crossings are clear of people and objects was compared to the risk of using a signaller to do the same task. | Complete | T729 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T730 Understanding human factors and developing risk reduction solutions for pedestrian crossings at railway stations |
| Understanding human factors and developing risk reduction solutions for pedestrian crossings at railway stations | Undertaking a comprehensive review of existing guidance related to the design of station pedestrian crossings as recommended by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch's inquiry into the fatal accident at Elsenham. | Complete | T730 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T735 TrioTRAIN: Total Regulatory Acceptance for the Interoperable Network |
| TrioTRAIN: Total Regulatory Acceptance for the Interoperable Network | RSSB is a member of the EC Framework 7 project TrioTRAIN consortium looking at ways of reducing the costs and time taken to achieve trans | In Progress | T735 | Rolling Stock |
| T737 Documenting the All Level Crossing Risk Model |
| Documenting the All Level Crossing Risk Model | Supplying a history of the All Level Crossing Risk Model, and a detailed, referenced explanation of its construction and functionality, and the main parameters used in its formulation. | Complete | T737 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T738 Trialling the national roll out of the level crossing cost model |
| Trialling the national roll out of the level crossing cost model | Trialling the national roll out of the level crossing cost model (AXIAT) using road rail partnership groups. | Complete | T738 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T739 Train roof antenna positioning and performance study |
| Train roof antenna positioning and performance study | The objective of this research was to explore potential good practice solutions to provide safe and effective optimisation of the train antenna design and installation practices. | Complete | T739 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T740 Global navigation satellite systems data coverage analysis for railway operations |
| Global navigation satellite systems data coverage analysis for railway operations | The aim of this project was to define the contribution required from hybridisation (use of inertial components) to maintain accurate positional information for trains, in areas where GPS coverage is intermittent or non-existent. | Complete | T740 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T741 Design of railway structures to the Structural Eurocodes |
| Design of railway structures to the Structural Eurocodes | The Structural Eurocodes will be introduced for the design of railway structures by 2010. It is essential that any difference in safety margin between existing standards and the Eurocodes is established in order to provide input to the revision of GC/RT5112 'Traffic Loading Requirements for the Design of Railway Structures'. | Complete | T741 | Infrastructure |
| T742 Overview of environmental noise, diffuse pollution and biodiversity management in the GB rail industry |
| Overview of environmental noise, diffuse pollution and biodiversity management in the GB rail industry | This research summarises the current situation in the management of environmental noise, diffuse pollution and biodiversity. | Complete | T742 | Sustainable Development |
| T743 A review of passenger train dispatch from stations |
| A review of passenger train dispatch from stations | A review of the current arrangements, considering risk and human factors, for train dispatch at stations. | Complete | T743 | Operations |
| T745 Feasibility study into the upgrade of Radio Electronic Token Block cab display units |
| Feasibility study into the upgrade of Radio Electronic Token Block cab display units | This research has delivered a suite of commercial options that have supported a decision by Network Rail on the most appropriate approach to the continuing availability of Radio Electronic Token Block cab display units in the GB rail industry. | Complete | T745 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T746 Evaluation of drivetrain technology for future diesel multiple units |
| Evaluation of drivetrain technology for future diesel multiple units | This project was planned to evaluate the options for the replacement or development of power sources and drive trains for future diesel multiple units with the aim of delivering efficiency and environmental improvements, taking due account of cost, performance and legislation. Before committing to a significant programme of work, an initial cost benefit analysis for the whole project was conducted. It established that there was insufficient justification to progress this project. | Complete | T746 | Energy |
| T748 Implications of noise-related EU legislation |
| Implications of noise-related EU legislation | This work comprised a review of existing and forthcoming EU legislation that impacts the rail industry in relation to the noise that it produces. It describes its implementation in Great Britain, describes the implications for the rail industry, and recommends ways in which its requirements might be met. | Complete | T748 | Sustainable Development |
| T749 Guidance on protecting people from the aerodynamic effects of passing trains |
| Guidance on protecting people from the aerodynamic effects of passing trains | This research has provided recommendations for enhanced guidance on protecting people from aerodynamic effects of passing trains, and will be used to update the Railway Group Standard GI/RT7016. | Complete | T749 | Infrastructure |
| T750 Review of Euronorm design requirements for trackside and overhead structures subjected to transient aerodynamic loads |
| Review of Euronorm design requirements for trackside and overhead structures subjected to transient aerodynamic loads | BS EN 1991-2:2003 contains requirements for the design of trackside and overhead structures subject to the effects of transient aerodynamic pressures from passing trains. This project has established that there is an economic case, in terms of infrastructure cost savings, for development of alternative, GB specific, design advice. Formulating this advice will be progressed in the second phase of the project. | Complete | T750 | Infrastructure |
| T752 Aerodynamics in the Open Air (AOA) European Project |
| Aerodynamics in the Open Air (AOA) European Project | RSSB funded the GB contribution to Working Party 2 of the Aerodynamics in the Open Air (AOA) European Project, which investigated the infrastructure aspects of train safety in cross winds under a DeuFraKo (German | Complete | T752 | Infrastructure |
| T754 Development of an industry defect recording and corrective actions system for control, command and signalling equipment |
| Development of an industry defect recording and corrective actions system for control, command and signalling equipment | The development of a customer requirements specification for a defect recording and corrective actions system for control, command and signalling systems. | Complete | T754 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T756 Research into traffic signs and signals at level crossings |
| Research into traffic signs and signals at level crossings | Evaluating the effectiveness and comprehensibility of traffic signs and signals on the approach to level crossings. | Complete | T756 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T758 Research into service recovery from extensive signalling failures |
| Research into service recovery from extensive signalling failures | This project aimed to improve the methods of recovery from major signalling failures to clear trapped trains and assessed the costs and benefits of applying the principles of 'driving on sight' in such circumstances. | Complete | T758 | Operations |
| T759 Improving the methods used to provide access to and from trains for wheelchair users |
| Improving the methods used to provide access to and from trains for wheelchair users | To evaluate what improvements should be made to ramps provided to allow wheelchair users to join and alight from trains, and their methods of use. | In Progress | T759 | Operations |
| T760 Update of the Network Modelling Framework Safety Model |
| Update of the Network Modelling Framework Safety Model | To update the Network Modelling Framework Safety Model developed originally by project T622, collating the input files that Department for Transport used to represent the final High Level Output Specification position. | Complete | T760 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T762 Training as an investment |
| Training as an investment | To investigate links between business key performance indicators and training. | Complete | T762 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T763 Noise and vibration guidance for railways adjacent to urban development |
| Noise and vibration guidance for railways adjacent to urban development | Guidance on noise and vibration issues for urban development is fragmented and not easily accessible by those who need to reach agreement on the difficult and sometimes contentious matters involved. The necessary knowledge has been consolidated and presented in a manner which will facilitate informed communication, discussion and decision-making, about urban development adjacent to the railways and for railway development in an urban environment. | Complete | T763 | Infrastructure |
| T764 Evaluation of the benefits of yellow lines on non-high-speed platforms |
| Evaluation of the benefits of yellow lines on non-high-speed platforms | Yellow lines are mandatory on platforms where trains pass at 100 miles per hour and have been used in the third rail network where train speeds are less than 100 mph. However their use was intended where slam door trains were in operation and now they have been withdrawn, the contribution of the yellow lines had been questioned. | In Progress | T764 | Operations |
| T765 GB railway sustainability case studies |
| GB railway sustainability case studies | This research documents the potential for energy saving across the nine stations on the Bittern Line in East Anglia and the replacement of the existing station at Accrington with a new 'Eco' building. | Complete | T765 | Sustainable Development |
| T766 Work to strengthen data sets and develop new KPIs to address gaps in sustainable development metric data |
| Work to strengthen data sets and develop new KPIs to address gaps in sustainable development metric data | This research follows on from ‘Developing metrics and benchmarking for sustainable development in the rail industry’ (T674). The research strengthens the data sets identified in the previous research to address gaps in sustainable development metric data. | Complete | T766 | Sustainable Development |
| T767 Embedding sustainable development principles in organisations |
| Embedding sustainable development principles in organisations | This project includes a review of good practices for embedding sustainable development (SD) into the rail industry, agreement of a bespoke industry framework, and criteria to help organisations assess their progress against the industry's SD principles. | In Progress | T767 | Sustainable Development |
| T769 Criteria for the application of selective door operation |
| Criteria for the application of selective door operation | This research project has established the human factors issues and criteria that need to be considered prior to the introduction of selective door operation. | Complete | T769 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T771 Trial of radio frequency identification for selective door opening systems |
| Trial of radio frequency identification for selective door opening systems | This research project has trialled two radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies to understand their ability to support the railway industry and its use of automatic selective door operation (SDO). RFID has the potential to provide a cost-effective and standardised technology solution to support future SDO applications. | Complete | T771 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T772 Alleviating passenger bottlenecks at terminal stations |
| Alleviating passenger bottlenecks at terminal stations | Currently, spring loaded buffer stops in bay platform must not be covered. This research examined whether it would be possible to cover this area to improve passenger flow to and from platforms. | Complete | T772 | Operations |
| T773 Assessment of EU rail driver licensing directive - cost-benefit analysis |
| Assessment of EU rail driver licensing directive - cost-benefit analysis | This project provides support to the DfT and the GB rail industry by exploring the costs and benefits of the new Driver Licensing Directive, planned to be in place by 2010. | Complete | T773 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T774 Research into the effects of human factors in axle inspection |
| Research into the effects of human factors in axle inspection | Non-destructive testing of axles relies on human performance. Process improvements must, therefore, involve investigation of the human factors elements. This research supports the industry in optimising these inspection processes. | In Progress | T774 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T775 Further development of the Whole Life Rail Model damage parameter |
| Further development of the Whole Life Rail Model damage parameter | This research identified enhancements for the Whole Life Rail Model to improve the accuracy for predictions of rail wear and rolling contact fatigue damage for a broader range of infrastructure types than was previously achievable. | Complete | T775 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T777 Understanding the effect of 'gaps' in electrical continuity of the traction contact system |
| Understanding the effect of 'gaps' in electrical continuity of the traction contact system | This research project investigated the effect of 'gaps' in traction power supply systems. It has identified necessary modifications to overhead line equipment (OLE) and power supply systems to enable infrastructure to incorporate ‘gaps’ in the OLE. It also includes outline proposals for an automated pantograph raising/lowering system. | Complete | T777 | Energy |
| T778 Feasibility study into raising and lowering pantographs while trains are in motion |
| Feasibility study into raising and lowering pantographs while trains are in motion | This research project has examined the feasibility of deliberately lowering and raising the pantograph while the train is on the move, in order to increase operational flexibility and potentially reduce delay. | Complete | T778 | Energy |
| T779 Energy storage systems for railway applications |
| Energy storage systems for railway applications | Energy storage technologies have advanced over recent years, improving power and energy densities. This research investigated the potential use of these technologies on the railway for saving energy, improving performance, and enabling discontinuous and discrete electrification. | Complete | T779 | Energy |
| T780 Investigation into Inner Suburban Gauge capability |
| Investigation into Inner Suburban Gauge capability | To carry out supporting background research into the gauge capability for Inner Suburban Passenger Vehicles on the Network Rail managed and maintained infrastructure. | Complete | T780 | Infrastructure |
| T782 Maximising rolling stock reliability |
| Maximising rolling stock reliability | This project examined how reliable passenger trains could conceivably be in the future, the barriers to achieving this and how future reliability might be measured. It was a strategically focused project and will now help inform future transport policy. | Complete | T782 | Rolling Stock |
| T783 Wheelset and switches and crossing compatibility investigation |
| Wheelset and switches and crossing compatibility investigation | This project investigated the compatibility between CEN56 S&C, including in service limits, with both the ranges of Technical Specifications for Interoperability compliant wheelsets and Railway Group Standard compliant wheelsets in service in GB, and all permissible wear parameters. | Complete | T783 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T787 Gauging opportunities to run existing passenger vehicles beyond their current routes |
| Gauging opportunities to run existing passenger vehicles beyond their current routes | This research has investigated gauging opportunities to run existing passenger vehicles beyond those areas in which they currently run. | Complete | T787 | Infrastructure |
| T788 Trial of heating blankets to stress switches and crossings for improved track stability |
| Trial of heating blankets to stress switches and crossings for improved track stability | This project trialled rail heating blankets to stress switches and crossings to improve track stability. | Complete | T788 | Infrastructure |
| T792 Stage 2 development of the Vehicle Track Interaction Strategic Model |
| Stage 2 development of the Vehicle Track Interaction Strategic Model | This research and development project has delivered the Stage 2 enhancements to VITSM. Additional integrated functionality and new models deliver benefits for train operators, owners, manufacturers and Network Rail. | In Progress | T792 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T793 Route mapping to support TSAG planning for the 30-year vision |
| Route mapping to support TSAG planning for the 30-year vision | The Rail Technical Strategy (RTS - published July 2007) sets down a 30 year vision for the rail industry. This route mapping work has identified the key technology areas that may help deliver benefits against that RTS vision. | Complete | T793 | Informing the Technical Strategy |
| T795 Proof of concept trial demonstrating 900 MHz wireless Internet protocol connectivity |
| Proof of concept trial demonstrating 900 MHz wireless Internet protocol connectivity | A trial of 900 MHz wireless technology which used existing GSM-R infrastructure to provide operational lineside Internet Protocol connectivity. | Complete | T795 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T796 Understanding the current use of sanders on multiple units |
| Understanding the current use of sanders on multiple units | This research aimed to quantify and understand the significance of different interpretations of the Railway Group Standards (RGS) requirements for sanding systems on different rolling stock fleets, and identify best practice in support of future updates to RGS. | Complete | T796 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T800 RSSB human factors library |
| RSSB human factors library | This project has updated version 5 of the Human Factors CD. | Complete | T800 | Operations |
| T802 Rail industry human factors good practice guide |
| Rail industry human factors good practice guide | This guide is an accessible source of human factors information, developed to offer practical advice for designers, suppliers, managers, supervisors, trainers and health and safety staff who work within the railway industry. | Complete | T802 | Operations |
| T803 Developing Station Travel Plans |
| Developing Station Travel Plans | The purpose of the research was to carry out quantitative research to get a set baseline data for the pilot stations in the National Station Travel Plan initiative, against which to measure progress. This baseline data analysis was undertaken in autumn 2008 at the 31 stations participating in the pilot programme. An additional aim of the research was to develop a research toolkit for use by stakeholders who are considering developing an STP of their own. | Complete | T803 | Sustainable Development |
| T804 Automatic Warning System infrastructure characterisation |
| Automatic Warning System infrastructure characterisation | A review of the performance of Automatic Warning System (AWS) receivers and the magnetic field characterisation, of AWS track magnets, not measured previously. | Complete | T804 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T807 Track quality sensitivity analysis using VTISM |
| Track quality sensitivity analysis using VTISM | The Vehicle Track Interaction Strategic Model was used to assess whether the GB rail industry could reduce whole-life system costs by maintaining track quality to higher levels than current practice. The results from this work indicated that there is a case for implementation of such techniques and V/T SIC has noted that Network Rail is taking forward the findings of the study. | Complete | T807 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T808 AWS Testing - the way forward |
| AWS Testing - the way forward | Automatic Warning System receiver testing equipment; providing an improved understanding of the use of the TY287 testing unit. | In Progress | T808 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T809 Development of a technology roadmap and action plan for GB railways |
| Development of a technology roadmap and action plan for GB railways | Communication and positioning systems will be deployed more widely and become technically more advanced in coming years. The development of a roadmap will support the rail industry in its management of these. | Complete | T809 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T812 Sustainable development decision making framework |
| Sustainable development decision making framework | This research reviewed the level and robustness of the current integration of the sustainable development principles in industry decision processes, and identified gaps, good practice, and recommendations for industry. | Complete | T812 | Sustainable Development |
| T814 Review of US requirements for passenger train emergency systems and their relevance to GB |
| Review of US requirements for passenger train emergency systems and their relevance to GB | An assessment of how and why GB standards are different to the US Federal Railroad Administration's rule on passenger safety regarding emergency evacuation, rescue and communication systems. This review also took into consideration the European Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs) and UIC (International Union of Railways) documents. | Complete | T814 | Rolling Stock |
| T815 Limits on vertical track alignment through station platforms |
| Limits on vertical track alignment through station platforms | Railway Group Standard GI/RT7016 issue 2 'Interface between Station Platforms, Track and Trains' sets out a requirement for platforms to be located on track with an average gradient not steeper than 1 in 500. With ongoing station development work and improvements in modern rolling stock and station/train operations, industry identified a need to re-examine this measure. This research investigated the continuing need for the requirement. | Complete | T815 | Infrastructure |
| T816 Measuring effect of crosswinds on trains by correlating wheel monitoring systems and anemometer data |
| Measuring effect of crosswinds on trains by correlating wheel monitoring systems and anemometer data | This research project sought to establish whether wheel load transfer data from wheel monitoring systems could be correlated with wind speed and direction data, train speed and train type. | Complete | T816 | Infrastructure |
| T817 Assessing the bandwidth demand for future communications needs |
| Assessing the bandwidth demand for future communications needs | This research project has assessed the demand for communications bandwidth to meet the future need for enhanced communication facilities for passengers; (internet, mobile telephones and entertainment) with the aims of improving revenue generation, and providing additional support for operational activities; (engineering maintenance and operations scheduling) with the aims of improving efficiency and cost saving. | Complete | T817 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T818 Optimising public communication with signallers in emergencies at level crossings |
| Optimising public communication with signallers in emergencies at level crossings | Investigating how best to highlight the presence of emergency level crossing phones for use in emergency situations and understanding the communication links between calls made to 999 and their subsequent connection to the railway signal room. | Complete | T818 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T821 Further work on miniature warning lights at user worked crossings |
| Further work on miniature warning lights at user worked crossings | The research investigated detailed usage data and train traffic data for all three types of user worked crossings to establish the efficacy of miniature warning lights. | Complete | T821 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T822 A guide to RSSB research into Health |
| A guide to RSSB research into Health | A considerable amount of research has been undertaken on the well-being of workers in all occupations on the railways. This guide pulls together summaries of this research in one document to provide a useful resource to assist industry with accessing relevant information. | Complete | T822 | Health |
| T824 Review of research relating to sustainable development for the railway: integrated transport, travel behaviour and behavioural change |
| Review of research relating to sustainable development for the railway: integrated transport, travel behaviour and behavioural change | This project has produced two topic notes on transport integration and its potential barriers, and travel behaviour and behavioural change - looking at why, when, where and how individuals travel. | Complete | T824 | Sustainable Development |
| T826 Developing safety signs for children on board trains |
| Developing safety signs for children on board trains | Developing signs to communicate safety messages to children about how to use facilities on board trains safely. | Complete | T826 | Operations |
| T828 A guide to RSSB research in station safety |
| A guide to RSSB research in station safety | A considerable amount of research has been undertaken on the safety and management of the station area. This guide pulls together summaries of this research in one document to provide a useful resource to assist industry with accessing relevant information. | Complete | T828 | Operations |
| T829 Safer surfaces to walk on: an updated guide |
| Safer surfaces to walk on: an updated guide | This research has updated existing guidance (previously published under T157b) on how to reduce slips and other hazards relating to flooring materials at stations, including understanding physical and behavioural causes of slips, trips and falls as well as an assessment of mitigation measures. | Complete | T829 | Operations |
| T833 A review of potential efficiency and effectiveness improvements in rail industry supplier assurance |
| A review of potential efficiency and effectiveness improvements in rail industry supplier assurance | This research has reviewed supplier assurance arrangements across the rail industry. It has identified significant potential improvements that could be achieved by the development of a supplier assurance framework, which allows suppliers to readily understand the mainline railway industry requirements and demonstrate this through universally recognised evidence and processes. | Complete | T833 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T834 Reducing accidents through inclusive design: steps, stairs and ramps |
| Reducing accidents through inclusive design: steps, stairs and ramps | This piece of research has produced a Specifiers’ Handbook on stairs, escalators, moving walkways and ramps in non-domestic buildings (including stations), providing guidance on design and detailing in relation to inclusive design. | Complete | T834 | Operations |
| T835 Trends in GB rolling stock noise levels |
| Trends in GB rolling stock noise levels | On behalf of the Vehicle-Vehicle System Interface Committee, this project tested the hypothesis that the noise performance of GB rolling stock fleets has improved over time, and is continuing to improve. The results will be considered as possible evidence to demonstrate compliance with the European Noise Directive. | Complete | T835 | Rolling Stock |
| T838 A guide to RSSB research in Operational Safety |
| A guide to RSSB research in Operational Safety | A considerable amount of research has been undertaken on operational safety associated with the safe preparation, dispatch, signalling and driving of trains. This guide pulls together summaries of this research in one document to provide a useful resource to assist industry with accessing relevant information. | Complete | T838 | Operations |
| T839 Eco-driving: understanding the approaches, benefits and risks |
| Eco-driving: understanding the approaches, benefits and risks | Understanding the approaches, benefits and risks that eco-driving presents to different train operators in Great Britain. | Complete | T839 | Operations |
| T841 Simulation and verification of results from 125mph current collection modelling for two pantographs |
| Simulation and verification of results from 125mph current collection modelling for two pantographs | This research project informed the understanding of overall performance and operational risk associated with the use of two pantographs, at running speeds up to 125mph (with varying distances between the pantographs, dependent upon train configuration). | Complete | T841 | Energy |
| T842 Development of a programme of research for the Wheelset Management Group |
| Development of a programme of research for the Wheelset Management Group | This project led to the production of a wheelset research programme that will now help deliver the knowledge to allow the industry to minimise wheelset whole life cost, without an adverse effect on safety or on the environment. | Complete | T842 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T843 Assessment of TS 45545 fire testing regime for GB conditions |
| Assessment of TS 45545 fire testing regime for GB conditions | This research project examined European standard TS 45545 relative to British and Railway Group Standard fire testing regimes and identified the implications and potential consequences of adopting the European rolling stock fire standard. | Complete | T843 | Rolling Stock |
| T844 Mapping current remote condition monitoring activities to the system reliability framework |
| Mapping current remote condition monitoring activities to the system reliability framework | This research provides an insight into (expected) reliability improvements derived from current and planned remote condition monitoring activities and explores the scope for development and application of new and innovative approaches. | Complete | T844 | Informing the Technical Strategy |
| T845 Improving suicide prevention measures on the rail network in Great Britain |
| Improving suicide prevention measures on the rail network in Great Britain | Improving the understanding of suicide incidence on the GB railway and evaluating prevention measures. | In Progress | T845 | Public Behaviour |
| T846 A guide to RSSB research in community safety |
| A guide to RSSB research in community safety | Many Public Behaviour research projects relate to the Community Safety topic area of RSSB National Programmes; this compendium provides an overview of such projects relevant to the community safety topic areas in one document. | Complete | T846 | Public Behaviour |
| T847 High-level safety management system guidance and good practice |
| High-level safety management system guidance and good practice | The development of overarching Safety Management System guidance to provide practical and useful support to industry when developing, implementing, and maintaining an SMS. | Complete | T847 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T848 AeroTRAIN (a TrioTRAIN project) - Aerodynamics: Total Regulatory Acceptance for the Interoperable Network |
| AeroTRAIN (a TrioTRAIN project) - Aerodynamics: Total Regulatory Acceptance for the Interoperable Network | RSSB is a member of an EC consortium looking at ways of reducing the costs and time taken to achieve trans-European rail vehicle certification. This research project addresses RSSB's contribution in the area of aerodynamics. | In Progress | T848 | Infrastructure |
| T849 PantoTRAIN (a TrioTrain project ) Pantographs: Total Regulatory Acceptance for the Interoperable Network |
| PantoTRAIN (a TrioTrain project ) Pantographs: Total Regulatory Acceptance for the Interoperable Network | RSSB is a member of an EC consortium looking at ways of reducing the costs and time taken to achieve trans-European rail vehicle certification. This research project addresses RSSB's contribution in the area of pantographs. | In Progress | T849 | Energy |
| T851 Carbon management framework for major infrastructure projects |
| Carbon management framework for major infrastructure projects | This project developed a practical framework that enables the whole life carbon impact of major infrastructure projects to be managed and/or influenced. | Complete | T851 | Sustainable Development |
| T852 The application of leading and lagging indicators to the rail industry (measuring safety performance) |
| The application of leading and lagging indicators to the rail industry (measuring safety performance) | Recent work has highlighted a need for the effective deployment of leading and lagging indicators in managing safety. This research explores the development, application, and potential benefits of their use in the railway. | Complete | T852 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T853 Remote condition monitoring IT survey |
| Remote condition monitoring IT survey | This research examined remote condition monitoring IT system architectures across the rail industry to determine if they are being utilised optimally. | Complete | T853 | Informing the Technical Strategy |
| T854 Reducing the number and impact of vehicle strikes on railway underline bridges |
| Reducing the number and impact of vehicle strikes on railway underline bridges | To determine the effectiveness of interactive road signs, and to identify bridges that are suitable for such installations; with recommendations for improvements where necessary. | In Progress | T854 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T857 Detailed review of selected remote condition monitoring areas |
| Detailed review of selected remote condition monitoring areas | A comprehensive review of a number of remote condition monitoring (RCM) areas to assist the industry with making more informed operational and development decisions for current and future RCM systems. | In Progress | T857 | Rolling Stock |
| T860 Benefits of all-electric braking |
| Benefits of all-electric braking | This research project will investigate the benefits of adopting an all-electric brake philosophy on Great Britain’s railway. The research will establish the constraints to be overcome to facilitate this approach, and propose solutions to replace other on-board air systems. | In Progress | T860 | Rolling Stock |
| T862 Station safety seminar |
| Station safety seminar | A seminar to share research findings and good practice across industry regarding three key issues of station safety. | Complete | T862 | Operations |
| T863 Updating the Level Crossing Risk Management Toolkit |
| Updating the Level Crossing Risk Management Toolkit | The widely used Level Crossing Risk Management Toolkit was completed in 2006; this research has updated its technical content. | Complete | T863 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T865 Updating drugs and alcohol policies and testing methods |
| Updating drugs and alcohol policies and testing methods | The aims of the research were to establish the basis for identifying and maintaining a common list of drugs for which TOCs should test; and advise on the most appropriate testing method(s) for each drug. | Complete | T865 | Health |
| T866 Investigation of platform edge positions on the GB network |
| Investigation of platform edge positions on the GB network | This research project built on previous RSSB and Department for Transport research to improve the platform/train interface on the existing network, for the benefit of passenger accessibility and compliant stepping distances. | Complete | T866 | Infrastructure |
| T869 Non-technical skills for rail: development, piloting and evaluation of a training course |
| Non-technical skills for rail: development, piloting and evaluation of a training course | To devise, trial and evaluate a Rail/Crew Resource Management (CRM) - style training course with industry. This would be carried out with the intention of developing an understanding of good practice that could then be rolled out by other companies. | In Progress | T869 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T870 Fuel consumption metering for validation purposes |
| Fuel consumption metering for validation purposes | This research project will evaluate the use of a fuel flow meter to measure fuel consumption on DMUs and locomotives. This will enable operators to take informed decisions about design modifications and operational practices to improve fuel efficiency. | In Progress | T870 | Energy |
| T871 Guidance for computational fluid dynamics modelling of the forces and moments acting on trains in crosswinds |
| Guidance for computational fluid dynamics modelling of the forces and moments acting on trains in crosswinds | Recent advances in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) have the potential to offer an alternative to wind tunnel tests in understanding the effects of crosswinds on trains. Identifying and publishing best practice for this application of CFD contributes to a consistent and reliable approach to its adoption. | Complete | T871 | Infrastructure |
| T873 Impact of higher 25kV fault currents |
| Impact of higher 25kV fault currents | This research has investigated the affect of higher currents (increased fault currents) on touch potentials and induced voltages, and the way other industries and countries solve the issue of higher AC currents. | Complete | T873 | Energy |
| T876 Testing of overhead line contact wire and collector strip wear |
| Testing of overhead line contact wire and collector strip wear | This research will carry out tests to identify the best choice of pantograph collector material at the interface with a contact wire of hard drawn copper, or other copper alloys used in Europe, and establish the effect of mixed collectors. | In Progress | T876 | Energy |
| T877 GB requirements for wheel slide protection |
| GB requirements for wheel slide protection | On behalf of the Adhesion Working Group this project developed draft text for inclusion in a Guidance Note for the performance testing of wheel slide protection for passenger railway vehicles and related braking system functions using updated simulation methods for mainline GB railway applications. | Complete | T877 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T878 Bodyside window containment tests for existing vehicle designs |
| Bodyside window containment tests for existing vehicle designs | On behalf of the Rolling Stock R&D Group, this project tested the behaviour of pre | Complete | T878 | Rolling Stock |
| T880 SMIS Vision feasibility |
| SMIS Vision feasibility | This work provides a researched feasibility report to the Safety Management Information System Programme Board to support and initiate a major programme to upgrade and enhance the system. | In Progress | T880 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T881 Evaluating wayfinding systems for blind and partially sighted customers at stations |
| Evaluating wayfinding systems for blind and partially sighted customers at stations | Assessing the benefits, costs, and practicability of installing the RNIB REACT system at stations; and investigating other assistive navigation technologies for visually impaired people. | Complete | T881 | Operations |
| T882 Integrating sustainable development principles into procurement |
| Integrating sustainable development principles into procurement | This research is a study of the extent to which organisations in the rail industry have embedded sustainable development in their procurement policies, operations, and activities; and the benefits derived. | Complete | T882 | Sustainable Development |
| T886 Rail Notices - creation of a suite of safety reporting systems based on ‘NIR-Online’ |
| Rail Notices - creation of a suite of safety reporting systems based on ‘NIR-Online’ | This research built on the success of the national incident reporting system, ‘NIR-Online’ (www.nir-online.net) and developed a new web-based front end which provides access to new modules of the safety reporting system. | Complete | T886 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T887 Analysis of SPAD incidents to facilitate signal overrun assessments |
| Analysis of SPAD incidents to facilitate signal overrun assessments | This research reviewed and updated work carried out for the Layout Risk Method and improved industry's understanding of various aspects of SPADs, enabling improved accuracy of SPAD risk assessment methods such as the next generation of signal overrun assessment tool. | Complete | T887 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T888 DynoTRAIN (a TrioTRAIN project) – Railway Vehicle Dynamics and Track Interactions: Total Regulatory Acceptance for the Interoperable Network |
| DynoTRAIN (a TrioTRAIN project) – Railway Vehicle Dynamics and Track Interactions: Total Regulatory Acceptance for the Interoperable Network | RSSB is a member of an EC consortium looking at ways of reducing the costs and time taken to achieve trans-European rail vehicle certification. This research project addresses RSSB's contribution in the area of vehicle track interaction. | In Progress | T888 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T889 Controlling rail vertical contact stresses |
| Controlling rail vertical contact stresses | Assessment of using the Q/D ratio to control the vertical contact stresses generated within the contact patch. | Complete | T889 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T891 Understanding the personal security issues on GB railways affecting multicultural groups |
| Understanding the personal security issues on GB railways affecting multicultural groups | Perceptions of security and social inclusion for rail passengers from minority groups. | Complete | T891 | Public Behaviour |
| T892 Data and analysis for a cost-effective GPS-based locator with simple augmentations |
| Data and analysis for a cost-effective GPS-based locator with simple augmentations | This research project will analyse and compare new and existing data collected on routes with GNSS visibility issues. The outputs will validate and extend the guidance contained in guidance note GE/GN8578 for Class B and Class C locators. | In Progress | T892 | Strategy Support |
| T893 Improving track circuit actuation performance at the wheel/rail interface |
| Improving track circuit actuation performance at the wheel/rail interface | This research has investigated alternative solutions and emerging technologies that might be used to replace track circuit actuator interference detectors and enhance track circuit actuation performance, with and without train-borne track circuit assistors. This is part of a cross-industry track circuit actuation strategy. | Complete | T893 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T901 Understanding guidance and operational practice of lone worker personal security |
| Understanding guidance and operational practice of lone worker personal security | Providing clarity on the literature, legislation, and guidance relating to the management of the personal security of lone workers and investigating how operators manage the issue on the railway in Great Britain. | Complete | T901 | Public Behaviour |
| T902 TPWS audible warnings |
| TPWS audible warnings | Development of three train protection and warning system audible alerts to mitigate issues around 'reset and continue'. | Complete | T902 | Operations |
| T904 Development of a train driver education programme on mobile phone risk |
| Development of a train driver education programme on mobile phone risk | An investigation of driver attitudes and behaviours regarding mobile phone use, and development of a train driver education programme. | Complete | T904 | Operations |
| T906 ERTMS/ ETCS driver machine interface options for future train cab design |
| ERTMS/ ETCS driver machine interface options for future train cab design | This research will review and consider train cab driver machine interface design proposals (for new build vehicles and retrofit) as a result of the planned introduction of ERTMS/ ETCS. | In Progress | T906 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T907 A guide to RSSB research in Road-Rail Interface Safety |
| A guide to RSSB research in Road-Rail Interface Safety | A considerable amount of research has been undertaken on Road-Rail interface safety covering footpath and station crossings, as well as road vehicle crossings. This guide pulls together summaries of this research in one document to provide a useful resource to assist industry with accessing relevant information. | Complete | T907 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T908 Developing the Supplier Assurance Framework |
| Developing the Supplier Assurance Framework | Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of supplier assurance processes and schemes. This will provide the rail industry with an opportunity to save an estimated £35m annually, by reducing duplication and avoidable waste. | Complete | T908 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T909 Development of a close call reporting system |
| Development of a close call reporting system | This research has developed and launched a robust system to collect, manage and disseminate rail industry close call information. | Complete | T909 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T910 Review of railway vehicle interior crashworthiness research 1989-2009 |
| Review of railway vehicle interior crashworthiness research 1989-2009 | The research work on railway vehicles interior crashworthiness, completed since 1989, is dispersed within the industry. This means that it is not easy to appreciate where there are good records or knowledge gaps, and the potential for repetition of effort is high.
Assembling all the related material in a single body of knowledge, accessible from RSSB, makes this available and easier to draw benefit from. | Complete | T910 | Rolling Stock |
| T911 Development of a cross-industry business case and spectrum valuation for wireless telecommunications |
| Development of a cross-industry business case and spectrum valuation for wireless telecommunications | Ofcom is preparing to auction a parcel of the frequency spectrum adjacent to the band used for GSM-R and hence of interest to the rail industry. This research has led to the production of a cross-industry business case and spectrum valuation in support of future decisions on bidding for the frequency bands. | Complete | T911 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T912 The Railway Functional Architecture |
| The Railway Functional Architecture | The Railway Functional Architecture identifies, at a high level of abstraction, the technology-based functions of a modern railway. It supports COTS, 'plug and play', 'open systems' approaches, and identifies systems which duplicate functions. | Complete | T912 | Strategy Support Research |
| T913 Whole life carbon footprint of the rail industry |
| Whole life carbon footprint of the rail industry | This project provides an understanding of carbon emissions associated with the railway. It takes a ‘whole-life’ view from design, to construction, operation, and maintenance, through to decommissioning. Embodied carbon in existing assets is out of scope. | Complete | T913 | Rail Industry Strategic Research Programme |
| T915 Creative Continuity - Exploring mega-city suburban network segregation |
| Creative Continuity - Exploring mega-city suburban network segregation | This project quantifed the potential capacity and cost benefits of a more segregated railway for mega-city suburban networks. | Complete | T915 | Informing the Technical Strategy |
| T916 Research into station design and crowd management |
| Research into station design and crowd management | This project aimed to identify good practice in station design and crowd management, and to quantify the benefits of implementation in various scenarios. | Complete | T916 | Strategy Support |
| T918 Evaluation of pilot station travel plans |
| Evaluation of pilot station travel plans | This research will evaluate the three-year station travel plan pilot programme, providing both a quantitative and a qualitative review of the success of the pilot projects. | In Progress | T918 | Sustainable Development |
| T920 Euraxles: Minimising the risk of fatigue failure of railway axles: FP7 3rd Call |
| Euraxles: Minimising the risk of fatigue failure of railway axles: FP7 3rd Call | The EC Framework Programme 7 project 'Minimising the risk of fatigue failure of railway axles' looking at axle design fatigue limits, axle corrosion mitigation and work on non-destructive testing. RSSB is an advisory member and will have access to the results on behalf of the GB rail industry. | In Progress | T920 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T923 Axle-end equipment: service accelerations and resonance |
| Axle-end equipment: service accelerations and resonance | This research will enhance the industry's knowledge of what track features cause axle-end equipment fatigue failure, so that such components can be better designed to withstand the forces involved. | In Progress | T923 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T924 Identification of a robust colour-vision testing protocol for the rail industry |
| Identification of a robust colour-vision testing protocol for the rail industry | A study delivering an objective view of colour vision testing to identify cost effective practices that will enable employers to allow all qualified employees wishing to undertake colour-vision dependent safety critical work and to do so safely. | In Progress | T924 | Health |
| T925 Adapting to extreme climate change (TRaCCA) |
| Adapting to extreme climate change (TRaCCA) | This work will develop tools to help the industry better understand the impact of weather on the network and guide actions to maintain performance through an affordable and cost-effective weatherproofing programme over a 20-year period. | In Progress | T925 | Informing the Technical Strategy |
| T926 Vehicle/Structures System Interface Committee guide to British gauging practice |
| Vehicle/Structures System Interface Committee guide to British gauging practice | To increase the industry awareness of GB gauging practice, this research project delivered a user guide summarising best practice as an aid to the rail industry. | Complete | T926 | Infrastructure |
| T928 A guide to RSSB research into Energy |
| A guide to RSSB research into Energy | A considerable amount of research has been undertaken into energy, covering traction energy sources, electrification safety, electrification systems, fixed interface equipment, and vehicle-mounted interface equipment. This guide pulls together summaries of this research in one document. | Complete | T928 | Energy |
| T929 A guide to RSSB research in Rolling Stock |
| A guide to RSSB research in Rolling Stock | A considerable amount of research has been undertaken in rolling stock that is concerned with improving the performance of rail vehicles and, in the context of accidents, the protection and management of people. This guide pulls together summaries of this research in to one document. | Complete | T929 | Rolling Stock |
| T930 A guide to RSSB research in Vehicle/Track Interaction |
| A guide to RSSB research in Vehicle/Track Interaction | A considerable amount of research has been undertaken into vehicle/track interaction covering the wheel/rail interface; predominantly in four key areas: adhesion; wheelset fatigue; understanding the micro-interface (such as rolling contact fatigue); and understanding the macro-interface. This guide pulls together summaries of this research in one document. | Complete | T930 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T931 A guide to RSSB research in Infrastructure |
| A guide to RSSB research in Infrastructure | A considerable amount of research has been undertaken in Infrastructure covering track, structures, earthworks, tunnels and managing the risk from vegetation, weather and water. This guide pulls together summaries of this research in one document. | Complete | T931 | Infrastructure |
| T932 A guide to RSSB research in Control, Command & Signalling |
| A guide to RSSB research in Control, Command & Signalling | A considerable amount of research has been undertaken in Control, Command and Signalling covering train control, train protection, communications and positioning systems. This guide pulls together summaries of this research in one document. | Complete | T932 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T933 Test and trial facilities UK - Baselining |
| Test and trial facilities UK - Baselining | This research has established that there is evidence of significant demand for testing facilities in the UK and that there are notable deficiencies which hinder delivery of new technology and compromise the competiveness of UK suppliers. | Complete | T933 | Innovation |
| T934 Enabling technical innovation in the GB rail industry - barriers and solutions |
| Enabling technical innovation in the GB rail industry - barriers and solutions | A review of the barriers to technical innovation in the GB rail industry, and recommended interventions that may improve the ability to introduce new methods, products and technologies. | Complete | T934 | Informing the Technical Strategy |
| T935 Making the case for a whole system strategic approach to reliability improvement |
| Making the case for a whole system strategic approach to reliability improvement | This project presents evidence-based cases that reliability would be improved and costs reduced if the rail industry adopted 1) a whole-system approach, and 2) a culture of continuous improvement. | Complete | T935 | Strategy Support Research |
| T936 Enhancing the accuracy and functionality of the All Level Crossing Risk Model (ALCRM) |
| Enhancing the accuracy and functionality of the All Level Crossing Risk Model (ALCRM) | Following industry reviews and queries from practitioners, a detailed assessment of assumptions and data that will enhance the ALCRM and develop new algorithms. | In Progress | T936 | Road-Rail Interface |
| T937 A guide to RSSB research in workforce development and competence |
| A guide to RSSB research in workforce development and competence | A considerable amount of research has been undertaken on workforce development covering training and development, competence systems, assessment, and staff selection procedures. This guide pulls together summaries of this research in one document. | Complete | T937 | Workforce Development and Competence |
| T938 A guide to RSSB research in safety, policy and risk management |
| A guide to RSSB research in safety, policy and risk management | A considerable amount of research has been undertaken on safety, policy and risk management. This guide pulls together summaries of this research in one document to provide a useful resource to assist industry accessing relevant information. | Complete | T938 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T939 A guide to RSSB research in sustainable development |
| A guide to RSSB research in sustainable development | A considerable amount of research has been undertaken on sustainable development. This guide pulls together summaries of this research in one document. | Complete | T939 | Sustainable Development |
| T940 Identifying, quantifying and managing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and illness among train drivers |
| Identifying, quantifying and managing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries and illness among train drivers | This research summarised existing information, tools, and processes which relate to musculoskeletal disorders in train drivers. | Complete | T940 | Operations |
| T942 Pantograph sway acceptance requirements and methodology |
| Pantograph sway acceptance requirements and methodology | Investigating discrepancies between analytical predictions of pantograph sway and in-service experience. To develop recommendations for alternative pan sway acceptance requirements and a demonstration methodology to support an update to GM/RT2149. | Complete | T942 | Infrastructure |
| T943 Addressing crime and disorder through planning and design |
| Addressing crime and disorder through planning and design | This research has produced guidance for designers of the built environment so that issues of crime and disorder (including terrorism) are considered and appropriate design decisions taken to account for them. | Complete | T943 | Public Behaviour |
| T948 Driver selection: implementation phase |
| Driver selection: implementation phase | Implementation of an integrated and validated standardised driver assessment process with safety and business benefits for the rail industry. | In Progress | T948 | Operations |
| T950 Investigating the economics of the 3rd rail DC system compared to other electrification systems |
| Investigating the economics of the 3rd rail DC system compared to other electrification systems | This research project carried out a high-level assessment of whether it would be prudent to convert from the existing 750V DC system to 25kV AC system, from an economic and technical perspective. | Complete | T950 | Energy |
| T951 Investigation of the Automatic Power Control magnet and receiver system interface |
| Investigation of the Automatic Power Control magnet and receiver system interface | This research project will investigate the transfer of flux in the air gap at the Automatic Power Control interface to inform the development of the Energy RGS and to determine if it is feasible to use the system to automate the raising and lowering of the pantograph. | In Progress | T951 | Energy |
| T953 Enhancing and promoting the use of safety performance indicators |
| Enhancing and promoting the use of safety performance indicators | Extending the guidance on safety performance indicators | In Progress | T953 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T954 Evaluating measures to improve personal security and the value of their benefits |
| Evaluating measures to improve personal security and the value of their benefits | Evaluating Secure Stations and Park Mark schemes to identify the value of personal security improvements to staff, the pubic, passengers, the railways and the wider society. | In Progress | T954 | Public Behaviour |
| T955 Safety Risk Model hazard analysis for rail projects (SHARP) |
| Safety Risk Model hazard analysis for rail projects (SHARP) | This project is delivering a process for using the Safety Risk Model for hazard analysis, and considering refinement or development of tools to promote a common language and understanding of safety assessment. | In Progress | T955 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T956 Further development of the Department for Transport Network Modelling Framework safety module |
| Further development of the Department for Transport Network Modelling Framework safety module | This research investigates further development of the Network Modelling Framework safety module produced by the Department for Transport. | In Progress | T956 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T957 The development of a costed business model for DRACAS |
| The development of a costed business model for DRACAS | The development of a costed business model for a defect reporting analysis and corrective action system, for control command and signalling systems within the railway industry. | Complete | T957 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T958 Ensuring automatic coupler reliability during ice and snow |
| Ensuring automatic coupler reliability during ice and snow | This research advises on the options available to the GB rail industry to minimise or eliminate winter-related coupler reliability issues, based on a review of good practice. | Complete | T958 | Rolling Stock |
| T959 Onboard detection of low adhesion |
| Onboard detection of low adhesion | This research will develop a system to identify low adhesion conditions from onboard railway vehicles, by measuring and analysing the dynamic response of wheelsets and bogies during normal running. | In Progress | T959 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T960 Specification of a defect recording and corrective actions system architecture and process framework |
| Specification of a defect recording and corrective actions system architecture and process framework | This research project will define an appropriate system architecture and framework to support an incremental approach to greater convergence of existing industry systems for the development of a defect recording and corrective actions system within the railway industry. | In Progress | T960 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T961 Investigation of freight vehicle aerodynamic performance in accordance with GM/RT 2142 Resistance of Railway Vehicles to Roll-Over in Gales |
| Investigation of freight vehicle aerodynamic performance in accordance with GM/RT 2142 Resistance of Railway Vehicles to Roll-Over in Gales | This research has carried out wind tunnel tests to gather aerodynamic data for freight wagons, and the findings will now support a revision to GM/RT2142 freight wagon roll-over wind speed limits based on a newer reference freight vehicle. | Complete | T961 | Infrastructure |
| T962 Information systems architecture for the rail industry - an initial overview |
| Information systems architecture for the rail industry - an initial overview | This research provides a summary of existing industry information systems, and a review of approaches in other complex industries, to assist with recommendations for structural and technical solutions. It explored current and future information technology opportunities, and developed a route map for information management. | Complete | T962 | Innovation |
| T963 Managing the effects of train architecture and operational parameters and influences to reduce wheel damage |
| Managing the effects of train architecture and operational parameters and influences to reduce wheel damage | This research is investigating the influence of train architecture and route conditions on wheel tread damage, to establish a common basis for categorising wheel damage and potential methodologies for managing these. | In Progress | T963 | Vehicle Track Interaction |
| T964 Operational Communications - a programme of work to develop an effective strategy that supports rail innovation |
| Operational Communications - a programme of work to develop an effective strategy that supports rail innovation | Operational Communications is a two-year programme that will support the Rail Technical Strategy, by enabling development and implementation of communication systems to support future innovation in rail. | In Progress | T964 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T965 Facilitating testing and trialling to assist technology development |
| Facilitating testing and trialling to assist technology development | This research project has developed a web-based solution to facilitate and support improved awareness, access to, and utilisation of test and trial facilities. | Complete | T965 | Strategy Support |
| T972 Piloting a simulation-based risk model for the rail network in Great Britain |
| Piloting a simulation-based risk model for the rail network in Great Britain | This project is an initial step towards development of a full-scale, train accident risk simulation model. The model would sit as an accompaniment to, and potentially as a replacement for at least part of the Safety Risk Model. Its outputs and use would inform a range of industry initiatives, deliverables and projects. | In Progress | T972 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T974 D-RAIL: research into the causes of freight train derailments and mitigation measures |
| D-RAIL: research into the causes of freight train derailments and mitigation measures | Representing the GB rail industry on EU research project 'D-Rail': working to provide the approach, structure and technical content to improve freight derailment prevention and to mitigate the impact of derailments. | In Progress | T974 | Safety Policy and Risk Management |
| T975 Design options for the TY287 Automatic Warning System testing unit |
| Design options for the TY287 Automatic Warning System testing unit | This research project is intended to assess potential improvements to the TY287 testing unit, needed to improve measurement accuracy and to ensure the widest possible use of the unit in accordance with the proposed AWS Testing Strategy. | In Progress | T975 | Control, Command and Signalling |
| T977 Development of a revised lower sector vehicle gauge |
| Development of a revised lower sector vehicle gauge | This research project will help to identify and optimise a lower sector vehicle gauge that can be applied to all vehicles that operate on the GB network and used to update the relevant railway group standard. | In Progress | T977 | Infrastructure |
| T978 Development of new 'Suburban' passenger vehicle standard gauge |
| Development of new 'Suburban' passenger vehicle standard gauge | This research project will develop a new 'Suburban' passenger vehicle gauge that is suitable for GE/RT8073 and EN15273. | In Progress | T978 | Infrastructure |
| T985 Identification and analysis of risks posed by legionella bacteria in on-train non-potable water systems |
| Identification and analysis of risks posed by legionella bacteria in on-train non-potable water systems | The analysis and quantification of risks posed by legionella in non-potable water systems on trains, so that mitigations proportionate to the risks are identified. | In Progress | T985 | Health |
| T987 Feasibility of asymmetric auto transformer electrification system |
| Feasibility of asymmetric auto transformer electrification system | Investigating the technical, operational requirements and issues surrounding the use of asymmetric auto transformer (AAT), which will help to enable implementation of AAT systems for use in future railway electrification schemes. | In Progress | T987 | Energy |
| T988 Rail bridge design requirements for GB traffic |
| Rail bridge design requirements for GB traffic | This research project will allow the GB rail industry to provide inputs and recommendations for the EU rolling stock and bridge design TSIs that will help to ensure that the GB perspective is given consideration, and that GB parameters for bridge design are included in the revised standards. | In Progress | T988 | Infrastructure |
| T992 Safer stairs in public places |
| Safer stairs in public places | This collaborative research would apply 'lessons learned' to the management of premises, to reduce the number and severity of accidents on stairs and, in consequence, reduce compensation and legal costs. | In Progress | T992 | Operations |