Research Catalogue
Welcome to the RSSB research catalogue. The catalogue contains all projects from the 20+ years of the RSSB rail research programme. Please be mindful of the publication date when accessing findings and guidance.
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Control Command and Communication
- CCC asset management (4)
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- Control and display systems (16)
- Data and communications systems (47)
- Movement authorities and signalling systems (16)
- Other - Control command and communication (36)
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- Signalling - Train detection systems (5)
- Signalling - Train protection systems (4)
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- Customer services for freight (44)
- Customer services for passengers (100)
- Keeping on-track staff safe (3)
- Movement of trains (60)
- Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (45)
- Operational Safety (33)
- Other - Operations (33)
- Revenue and ticketing (9)
- Security management (39)
- Stations management and passenger flow (31)
- Traffic supervision and management (44)
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People Behaviour and Health
- Attitudes and behaviour (128)
- Culture (56)
- Education and competence (9)
- Equipment workplace and environmental design (36)
- Health and wellbeing (89)
- Human Factors in event reporting (1)
- Human performance (55)
- Human reliability (44)
- Job design (42)
- Selection and training (48)
- Trespass (1)
- Other - People behaviour and health (20)
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Rolling stock
- Braking systems (43)
- On board power supplies and monitoring (8)
- Rolling stock asset management (29)
- Rolling stock condition monitoring and inspection (28)
- Rolling stock fire performance (9)
- Rolling stock interiors (5)
- Rolling stock maintenance (44)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (29)
- Rolling stock testing (33)
- Train design - Components (94)
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- Other - Rolling stock (37)
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T1342
End Date: 2025
Underway
Modelling the potential consequences of a train collisions and derailments for different train types, speeds, lengths, and loading.
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T1358
End Date: 2025
Underway
Real-word testing of rail diesel emisisons, including comparison with emissions from hydrotreated vegetable oils and consideration of the role of… Read More
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T1335
End Date: 2025
Underway
Finding ways to separate vital information from routine enquiries, so that controllers can make informed decisions to end disruption. Read More
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T1350
End Date: 2025
Underway
A fundamental study into the conditions that lead to wheel flats on freight vehicles, and potential mitigations. Read More
Research Project
T1369
End Date: 2025
Underway
Investigating passenger heating/cooling systems to improve efficiency and identify options for battery-powered trains. Read More
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T1362
End Date: 2025
Underway
An agreed set of human factors principles to help the industry be more efficient in exploring and implementing AI-powered solutions.
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T1375
End Date: 2025
Underway
This project will collate incident precursors and modelling techniques to enable the risk profile modelling of newly introduced technologies, such as… Read More
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COF-UOH-84
End Date: 2025
Underway
Registered
Enhanced Trailing Arm Bush - assessing and prioritising the case for roll out (COF-UOH-84)
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T1314
End Date: 2025
Underway
Registered
Dynamic seat comfort for passengers (T1314)
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COF-UOH-62 / COF-UOH-68 / COF-UOH-78
End Date: 2025
Complete
Demonstrating the viability of using Wheel Impact Load Detector data for detecting defects on freight wagons, producing good practice guidance and… Read More
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- Data and communications systems (41)
- Movement authorities and signalling systems (14)
- Other - Control command and communication (35)
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- Customer services for freight (35)
- Customer services for passengers (71)
- Keeping on-track staff safe (2)
- Movement of trains (55)
- Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (43)
- Operational Safety (27)
- Other - Operations (26)
- Revenue and ticketing (3)
- Security management (32)
- Stations management and passenger flow (29)
- Traffic supervision and management (32)
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People Behaviour and Health
- Attitudes and behaviour (100)
- Culture (43)
- Education and competence (7)
- Equipment workplace and environmental design (31)
- Health and wellbeing (64)
- Human Factors in event reporting (1)
- Human performance (48)
- Human reliability (32)
- Job design (33)
- Selection and training (42)
- Trespass (1)
- Other - People behaviour and health (16)
- Policy and Decision Making
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Rolling stock
- Braking systems (30)
- On board power supplies and monitoring (3)
- Rolling stock asset management (23)
- Rolling stock condition monitoring and inspection (22)
- Rolling stock fire performance (7)
- Rolling stock interiors (5)
- Rolling stock maintenance (35)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (23)
- Rolling stock testing (26)
- Train design - Components (77)
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Research Project
OTH-PING-03
End Date: 2019
Complete
Existing, proposed and novel options for enhancing UK train protection systems. Read More
Research Project
T1140
End Date: 2019
Complete
This research set out to determine how seat comfort can be defined, tested and validated in an evidence-based way. Read More
Research Project
T1147
End Date: 2019
Complete
This project developed a holistic view of evidenced Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) effects to passengers in crowding scenarios on trains and in… Read More
Research Project
T1166
End Date: 2019
Complete
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Minimising the impact of ‘high and tight’ platforms on the overall PTI step/gap dimensions (T1166)
Research Project
T1137
End Date: 2019
Complete
This project investigates technical solutions for standardising couplers and data control compatibility between trains electrically as well as… Read More
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T1150
End Date: 2019
Complete
The aim of this project was to review the performance, safety and economic feasibility of an HV coupler for both new and existing trains, with a view… Read More
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T1155
End Date: 2019
Complete
This research aimed to determine the suitability of the continued use of detonators to control hazards in each scenario, and identify the cases where… Read More
Research Project
T1156
End Date: 2019
Complete
This project explored: the information drivers need in low adhesion conditions; how the current information provided influences how trains are driven;… Read More
Research Project
T1169
End Date: 2019
Complete
The aim of this research was to appraise how the GB rail industry has progressed in meeting Uff-Cullen’s recommendations concerning train protection. Read More
Research Project
T1139
End Date: 2019
Complete
Introducing new technologies such as automatic train operation (ATO) has benefits in that their use can increase safety, punctuality and timetable… Read More
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- Braking systems (6)
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- Rolling stock fire performance (2)
- Rolling stock maintenance (9)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (6)
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Knowledge Search
S271
End Date: 2017
Complete
How do train operating companies manage train crews during disruptions, and what improvements could be made to their practices? Read More
Knowledge Search
S223
End Date: 2016
Complete
Registered
Smart grid technology (S223)
Knowledge Search
S263
End Date: 2016
Complete
How are the information needs of passengers using metropolitan rail services expected to change before 2040? Read More
Knowledge Search
S256
End Date: 2016
Complete
Identifying what safety metrics are used by other transport industries or other sectors with a safety critical dimension. Read More
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S229
End Date: 2016
Complete
Registered
Speed measurement technology (S229)
Knowledge Search
S241
End Date: 2016
Complete
Registered
Drones and the Railway (S241)
Knowledge Search
S243
End Date: 2016
Complete
Registered
Step-free access to trains (S243)
Knowledge Search
S245
End Date: 2016
Complete
Registered
Rail Accessibility (S245)
Knowledge Search
S246
End Date: 2016
Complete
Technology developments and trends that could inform a new infrastructure buildings innovation strategy. Read More
Knowledge Search
S248
End Date: 2016
Complete
Registered