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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- Data and communications systems (47)
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- Other - Control command and communication (36)
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- Signalling - Train protection systems (4)
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- Customer services for freight (44)
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- 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)
- Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (50)
- Other - Rolling stock (37)
- Safety and Risk
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Research Project
T727
End Date: 2008
Complete
This project carried out an analysis to determine the clearances between the infrastructure and a range of container and wagon combinations on the… Read More
Research Project
T537
End Date: 2008
Complete
Previous research indicated that high wheelset primary yaw stiffness (PYS) exacerbates the onset of rolling contact fatigue (RCF) in certain… Read More
Research Project
T698
End Date: 2008
Complete
RSSB human factors team and Loughborough University collected anthropometric data from 100 train drivers across Britain and measured a Class 43 train… Read More
Research Project
T355
End Date: 2008
Complete
This project continued to develop the industry’s knowledge of Rolling Contact Fatigue (RCF) in rails to facilitate improved control of the mechanisms… Read More
Research Project
T346
End Date: 2008
Complete
Failure of the electrification system causes severe disruption to train services. This project reviewed failure trends to propose mitigation… Read More
Research Project
T802
End Date: 2008
Complete
This guide is an accessible source of human factors information, developed to offer practical advice for designers, suppliers, managers, supervisors,… Read More
Research Project
T693
End Date: 2008
Complete
Information on planned service disruptions was presented to the public in various ways; in this project, a range of poster formats was presented to… Read More
Research Project
T689
End Date: 2008
Complete
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Determining pantograph sway limits from combined vehicle dynamic and aerodynamic effects (T689)
Research Project
T685
End Date: 2008
Complete
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,… Read More
Research Project
T335
End Date: 2008
Complete
Evaluating existing research into human behaviour at level crossings to understand and prioritise the risk associated with these behaviours, and to… Read More
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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-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
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SC04-POT-01
End Date: 2016
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Feasibility study to develop a concept design and establish the merits of a Fuel Cell Electric Multiple Unit (FCEMU). Read More
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SC04-POT-03
End Date: 2016
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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
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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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- Rolling stock condition monitoring and inspection (6)
- Rolling stock fire performance (2)
- Rolling stock maintenance (9)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (6)
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Knowledge Search
S233
End Date: 2015
Complete
Registered
Dual use of rail assets (S233)
Knowledge Search
S190
End Date: 2014
Complete
Knowledge Search
S179
End Date: 2014
Complete
Registered
Open source software (S179)
Knowledge Search
S184
End Date: 2014
Complete
Registered
Driver alertness monitoring systems (S184)
Knowledge Search
S187
End Date: 2014
Complete
Registered
Natural gas for freight trains (S187)
Knowledge Search
S189
End Date: 2014
Complete
What are the known impacts associated with the use of electromagnetic track brakes on railway infrastructure? Read More
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S192
End Date: 2014
Complete
Registered
Buddy schemes (S192)
Knowledge Search
S196
End Date: 2014
Complete
Registered
Passenger experience (S196)
Knowledge Search
S198
End Date: 2014
Complete
What can we learn from global rail industry patent activity over the last 30 years? Could it provide new insights into the rail innovation landscape? Read More
Knowledge Search
S203
End Date: 2014
Complete
Registered