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
T1301
End Date: 2024
Underway
A review of current sectional running times against freight train capabilities to determine whether capacity benefits can be gained. Read More
Research Project
T1303 / COF-ARF
End Date: 2024
Underway
Assessing aerodynamic risk from freight trains, to identify whether and how freight train speeds above 75 mph could be accommodated. Read More
Research Project
T1300
End Date: 2024
Underway
Equipping the industry with a scientific approach to assessing and quantifying the impact of heavier axle weight vehicles on a route-level basis. Read More
Research Project
T1321
End Date: 2024
Underway
Developing good practice guidance to optimise the practice of securing freight wagons and avoid drag-brake and runaway events. Read More
Research Project
T1320
End Date: 2024
Complete
Supporting wider adoption of curtain-sided freight containers on the network through good practice guidance. Read More
Research Project
T1302
End Date: 2023
Complete
Registered
Guidance on limits of freight train trailing length as governed by tractive effort (T1302)
Research Project
T1263
End Date: 2023
Complete
Developing guidance on pathing and regulation decisions for freight services that reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Read More
Research Project
T1267
End Date: 2023
Complete
Investigating proactive monitoring and management of axle bearings through Dynamic Frequency Analysis (DFA) of noise and vibration. Read More
Research Project
T1264
End Date: 2022
Complete
The review considered costs and benefits of
introducing digital automatic coupling on the GB rail
network, to inform future decisions. Read More
Research Project
T1265
End Date: 2022
Complete
Confirm the feasibility and establish a foundation plan to progress towards a proof-of-concept for a Heavy Axle Weight (HAW) Infrastructure… Read More
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Customer (x)
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Other - Interfaces (x)
Other - Rolling stock (x)
Customer services for passengers (x)
Accident investigation and learning (x)
Rolling stock testing (x)
Braking systems (x)
Sustainable development (x)
Rolling stock asset management (x)
Risk models (x)
Operational Safety (x)
Rolling stock condition monitoring and inspection (x)
Movement of trains (x)
Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (x)
Smart grids and energy harvesting (x)
Railways Interoperability (x)
Education and competence (x)
Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (x)
Rolling stock interiors (x)
Value from data (x)
Vehicle track dynamics (x)
Derailment (x)
Other - Operations (x)
Signalling - Train detection systems (x)
On board power supplies and monitoring (x)
Adaptation to climate change (x)
Selection and training (x)
Job design (x)
Movement authorities and signalling systems (x)
Safety decision support (x)
Other - Infrastructure (x)
Traffic supervision and management (x)
Other - Energy and electrification (x)
Energy collection systems (x)
Human performance (x)
Future technologies (x)
Wheel-rail interface (x)
Keeping on-track staff safe (x)
Safety data analysis (x)
Track design and components (x)
CCC asset management (x)
Control and display systems (x)
Revenue and ticketing (x)
Signalling - People protection and warning systems including level crossings (x)
Rolling stock maintenance (x)
CCC system integration and life cycle management (x)
Security management (x)
Human reliability (x)
Commercial dynamics of transport (x)
Stations management and passenger flow (x)
Social dynamics of transport (x)
Data and communications systems (x)
Gauging (x)
Electrical safety (x)
Train design - Components (x)
Culture (x)
Rolling stock passenger comfort (x)
Aerodynamics (x)
Structures (x)
Signalling - Train protection systems (x)
Other - People behaviour and health (x)
Other - Safety and risk (x)
Overhead line equipment (x)
Station design (x)
Adhesion (x)
Human Factors in event reporting (x)
Equipment workplace and environmental design (x)
Power supply (x)
Rolling stock fire performance (x)
Other - Control command and communication (x)
Rail Standardisation (x)
Health and wellbeing (x)
Infrastructure asset management (x)
Attitudes and behaviour (x)
Other - Policy and decision making (x)
Energy metering and billing (x)
Safety data collection (x)
Whole system design and modelling (x)
FREIGHT (x)
CLEAR (x)
DECARB (x)
PERFORM (x)
RESILIENT (x)
ADHERE (x)
Clear date filter (x)
Status
Topics
- Interfaces
- Operations
- Policy and Decision Making
- Rolling stock
- Safety and Risk
Programme
Date
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Research Project
T1301
End Date: 2024
Underway
A review of current sectional running times against freight train capabilities to determine whether capacity benefits can be gained. Read More
Research Project
T1303 / COF-ARF
End Date: 2024
Underway
Assessing aerodynamic risk from freight trains, to identify whether and how freight train speeds above 75 mph could be accommodated. Read More
Research Project
T1300
End Date: 2024
Underway
Equipping the industry with a scientific approach to assessing and quantifying the impact of heavier axle weight vehicles on a route-level basis. Read More
Research Project
T1321
End Date: 2024
Underway
Developing good practice guidance to optimise the practice of securing freight wagons and avoid drag-brake and runaway events. Read More
Research Project
T1320
End Date: 2024
Complete
Supporting wider adoption of curtain-sided freight containers on the network through good practice guidance. Read More
Research Project
T1302
End Date: 2023
Complete
Registered
Guidance on limits of freight train trailing length as governed by tractive effort (T1302)
Research Project
T1263
End Date: 2023
Complete
Developing guidance on pathing and regulation decisions for freight services that reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Read More
Research Project
T1267
End Date: 2023
Complete
Investigating proactive monitoring and management of axle bearings through Dynamic Frequency Analysis (DFA) of noise and vibration. Read More
Research Project
T1264
End Date: 2022
Complete
The review considered costs and benefits of
introducing digital automatic coupling on the GB rail
network, to inform future decisions. Read More
Research Project
T1265
End Date: 2022
Complete
Confirm the feasibility and establish a foundation plan to progress towards a proof-of-concept for a Heavy Axle Weight (HAW) Infrastructure… Read More
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