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.
Search by entering a title, keyword(s) or project reference number below (e.g. "wayfinding" or T1010 or COF-INP-05) or use the filters to narrow down options.
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Research Project
COF-IPS-03
End Date: 2020
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This project investigated the technical and commercial feasibility of using Digital Displacement technology to reduce carbon emissions in the rail… Read More
Research Project
COF-IPS-05
End Date: 2020
Complete
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Green Valley Lines (COF-IPS-05)
Research Project
T1172
End Date: 2020
Complete
The lack of frameworks and standards presents a major obstacle to the safe and timely introduction of hydrogen-powered trains onto the GB network. Read More
Research Project
T1145
End Date: 2019
Complete
This project evaluated the carbon impacts of existing and future fuel/energy sources including the carbon grid mix of electrification. Read More
Innovation Project
SC04-POT-14
End Date: 2019
Complete
Registered
Powertrain: Digital displacement hydraulic transmission and brake energy recovery (SC04-POT-14)
Innovation Project
SC04-POT-16
End Date: 2018
Complete
Use of Flywheel Technology as energy storage to create a hybrid flywheel powertrain to reduce emissions and fuel consumption by recovering braking… Read More
Innovation Project
SC04-IPU-01
End Date: 2016
Complete
Battery powered EMU which ran in passenger service in 2015. 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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Research Project
T1197
End Date: 2021
Complete
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DECARB: Carbon Measurements (T1197)
Research Project
T1195
End Date: 2021
Complete
Identifying operational solutions for battery powered trains. Read More
Research Project
T1160
End Date: 2021
Complete
This research examined the challenge of how to replace and modify the existing diesel fleet of freight locomotives with less carbon intensive and air… Read More
Research Project
T1185
End Date: 2021
Complete
Registered
DECARB: Current Limit at Stand Still (T1185)
Research Project
T1199
End Date: 2020
Complete
The role and costs of trackside battery systems and hydrogen supply for nonelectrified rail routes. Read More
Research Project
COF-IPS-02
End Date: 2020
Complete
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Decarbonising High-Speed Bi-Mode Railway Vehicles through Optimal Power Control (COF-IPS-02)
Research Project
COF-IPS-06
End Date: 2020
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This project assessed the feasibility of a single, accessible multi-stakeholder environment for whole systems modelling of decarbonisation/power… Read More
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COF-IPS-07
End Date: 2020
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Hyd-Energy: Feasibility and Concept Design of Future Hydrail Enabled Railway Depots (COF-IPS-07)
Research Project
COF-IPS-03
End Date: 2020
Complete
This project investigated the technical and commercial feasibility of using Digital Displacement technology to reduce carbon emissions in the rail… Read More
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COF-IPS-05
End Date: 2020
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Green Valley Lines (COF-IPS-05)
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Innovation Project
SC04-POT-17
End Date: 2021
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Powertrain: Dual fuel technology for improving operating costs and emissions from DMU (SC04-POT-17)
Innovation Project
SC04-VLR-01
End Date: 2021
Underway
Construction of a hybrid powered very light rail demonstrator vehicle. Read More
Innovation Project
SC04-POT-14
End Date: 2019
Complete
Registered
Powertrain: Digital displacement hydraulic transmission and brake energy recovery (SC04-POT-14)
Innovation Project
SC04-POT-16
End Date: 2018
Complete
Use of Flywheel Technology as energy storage to create a hybrid flywheel powertrain to reduce emissions and fuel consumption by recovering braking… Read More
Innovation Project
SC04-IPU-01
End Date: 2016
Complete
Battery powered EMU which ran in passenger service in 2015. 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
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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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Knowledge Search
S379
End Date: 2024
Complete
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Fitness to Work (S379)
Knowledge Search
S375
End Date: 2024
Complete
Registered
Sensors and the Internet of Things (S375)
Knowledge Search
S378
End Date: 2024
Complete
A review of the literature on shift work and its impact on fatigue, accidents and broader aspects of health. Read More
Knowledge Search
S382
End Date: 2024
Complete
Registered
Lithium-ion battery safety (S382)
Knowledge Search
S366
End Date: 2023
Complete
Registered
Green infrastructure and the railways (S366)
Knowledge Search
S376
End Date: 2023
Complete
Registered
Remote and hybrid working (S376)
Knowledge Search
S370
End Date: 2023
Complete
Registered
Wayfinding tactiles (S370)
Knowledge Search
S363
End Date: 2023
Complete
Registered
AI in safety-critical communications (S363)
Knowledge Search
S373
End Date: 2023
Complete
Information on crushable desk and knee bolsters to protect drivers in accidents. Read More
Knowledge Search
S372
End Date: 2023
Complete
Reducing potential injuries from window breakages during accidents. Read More