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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- CCC asset management (4)
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- Revenue and ticketing (10)
- Security management (39)
- Stations management and passenger flow (30)
- Traffic supervision and management (43)
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People Behaviour and Health
- Attitudes and behaviour (127)
- Culture (56)
- Education and competence (8)
- Equipment workplace and environmental design (35)
- Health and wellbeing (83)
- Human Factors in event reporting (1)
- Human performance (56)
- Human reliability (44)
- Job design (40)
- Selection and training (48)
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- Braking systems (40)
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- Rolling stock asset management (29)
- Rolling stock condition monitoring and inspection (27)
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- Rolling stock maintenance (43)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (24)
- Rolling stock testing (32)
- Train design - Components (92)
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Research Project
T888
End Date: 2014
Complete
The DynoTRAIN project was conceived to promote interoperable rail traffic in Europe. It aimed to achieve this by cutting costs and time of… Read More
Research Project
T906
End Date: 2014
Complete
RSSB commissioned this research to provide guidance and to support the uniformity of design of the European Rail Traffic Management System… Read More
Research Project
T792
End Date: 2014
Complete
This two-phase project aimed to extend the modelling capability of the Vehicle Track Interaction Strategic Model (VTISM). Read More
Research Project
T955
End Date: 2014
Complete
The key objectives of this work were to investigate the extent to which standardisation of the definitions and tools applied to hazard identification,… Read More
Research Project
T959
End Date: 2014
Complete
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Onboard detection of low adhesion (T959)
Research Project
T920
End Date: 2014
Complete
The EC Framework Programme 7 project 'Euraxles - Minimising the risk of fatigue failure of railway axles' has developed new knowledge that allows the… Read More
Research Project
T991
End Date: 2014
Complete
The objective of this research was to provide key stakeholders involved in the conversion process with a reliable source of information for: the… Read More
Research Project
T1017
End Date: 2014
Complete
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Development of a health risk assessment training resource for rail industry line managers (T1017)
Research Project
T845
End Date: 2014
Complete
The aim of this project was to review current knowledge on suicide on the railways and evaluate intervention to inform the rail industry about… Read More
Research Project
T989
End Date: 2014
Complete
Following a collision in California believed to have been caused by a driver of a train failing to respond to a signal while texting on a mobile… Read More
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- Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (43)
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- Revenue and ticketing (4)
- Security management (32)
- Stations management and passenger flow (28)
- Traffic supervision and management (31)
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- Attitudes and behaviour (100)
- Culture (43)
- Education and competence (6)
- Equipment workplace and environmental design (31)
- Health and wellbeing (63)
- Human Factors in event reporting (1)
- Human performance (50)
- Human reliability (33)
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- Braking systems (28)
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- Rolling stock asset management (23)
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- Rolling stock maintenance (34)
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Research Project
T1054
End Date: 2016
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This research identified and evaluated viable platform gap filler solutions for the platform/train interface to provide information to industry on… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-14
End Date: 2016
Complete
This project will provide design rules for developing practical lexicon for BDRA applications. The ontology and lexicon provide the backbone for… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-11 & COF-UOH-19
End Date: 2016
Complete
This project looked to develop the Close Call database into a more effective instrument for safety management by using modern analytic techniques to… Read More
Research Project
T974
End Date: 2015
Complete
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D-RAIL: research into the causes of freight train derailments and mitigation measures (T974)
Research Project
T1062
End Date: 2015
Complete
The aim of this research was to improve the understanding of the platform recess area, to consider future design requirements and deviations to… Read More
Research Project
T1049
End Date: 2015
Complete
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Safe integration: Operating Non-mainline Rail Vehicles on Mainline Infrastructure Guidance (T1049)
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T1046
End Date: 2015
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The aim of this project was to determine how the increased use of train borne sanders would affect the risk associated with wrong side track circuit… Read More
Research Project
T1023
End Date: 2015
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The aim of this research was to produce practical guidance and advice on how to create a culture of continuous safety improvement and to avoid… Read More
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T1034
End Date: 2015
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In recent years, the number of people cycling to railway stations has increased, with substantial investments made in improving facilities.… Read More
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T797
End Date: 2015
Complete
This project examined the relevance of sanding requirements on multiple unit trains and undertook testing and research to propose and support future… Read More
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Innovation Project
SC04-POT-07
End Date: 2016
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We need alternative forms of train power to diesel for areas where electrification cannot be justified. Read More
Innovation Project
SC04-POT-09
End Date: 2016
Complete
We need alternative forms of train power (diesel) for areas where electrification cannot be justified. Read More
Innovation Project
SC04-POT-01
End Date: 2016
Complete
Feasibility study to develop a concept design and establish the merits of a Fuel Cell Electric Multiple Unit (FCEMU). Read More
Innovation Project
SC04-POT-03
End Date: 2016
Complete
Construction of a diesel‐electric hybrid power‐pack for efficient self-powered rail vehicles. Read More
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SC06-FTD-02
End Date: 2001
Complete
We need to respond to significant congestion in stations, particularly at gate-lines, which can lead to safety and crowd control issues as well as… Read More
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- Traffic supervision and management (6)
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- Rolling stock fire performance (2)
- Rolling stock maintenance (9)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (5)
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Knowledge Search
S165
End Date: 2013
Complete
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Flood water train operating rules (S165)
Knowledge Search
S127
End Date: 2013
Complete
What difficulties does the road haulage industry face from unevenly loaded containers and what measures are in place to mitigate the risk of… Read More
Knowledge Search
S126
End Date: 2013
Complete
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On track machine suppliers (S126)
Knowledge Search
S129
End Date: 2013
Complete
What is the impact of using a mobile phone or other portable electronic device in different environments? Read More
Knowledge Search
S137
End Date: 2013
Complete
Is there a case for installing inward-facing CCTV cameras in train driver cabs as an aid to investigating incidents and accidents? Read More
Knowledge Search
S138
End Date: 2013
Complete
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Additive Manufacturing (S138)
Knowledge Search
S163
End Date: 2013
Complete
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Asymmetric load of freight containers (S163)
Knowledge Search
S166
End Date: 2013
Complete
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Train dispatch risk assessment (S166)
Knowledge Search
S178
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Route learning technology (S178)
Knowledge Search
S173
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered