Introduction
Our industry topics are a direct response to challenge or opportunity where the rail industry has looked to RSSB for guidance or solutions. We’ve collated all the relevant content into a single place so that our members can access the relevant research, standards, campaigns and good practice in one place. If you would like to suggest an industry topic, please get in touch.
Industry Topics
Adhesion
Moisture on the rail can mix with the film produced by 'leaves on the line' or other contaminants such as rust or grease, to cause low adhesion conditions. Industry works hard to manage and reduce loss of adhesion. While the level of low adhesion experienced in autumn is particularly severe, low adhesion can occur at any time of year and can result in significant disruptions to passenger journeys. In response to this adhesion challenge, we have developed a multi-faceted programme that encompasses fundamental research, tactical enhancements to existing solutions and opportunities to use novel solutions.
Fatigue and Alertness
In the GB rail industry fatigue is a factor in 20% of high-risk incidents. Long term exposure to fatigue is associated with health problems. Based on research and consultation, RSSB has a range of resources to help manage fatigue.
Health and Wellbeing
The rail industry believes it can achieve greater business and industry benefits by working together on health and wellbeing. Find out more about how the industry is coming together through the industry roadmap, topic specific groups, health and wellbeing data and many other areas of development.
Horizon Scanning
Horizon scanning is the systematic gathering of evidence on future opportunities and threats. Horizon scanning aims to spot changes in the world around us before they become ‘old news’, so that decision makers can plan on how to exploit or mitigate these changes, securing the most positive outcome for their organisation.
Platform Train Interface
The risk to passengers at the Platform Train Interface (PTI) is equivalent to nearly 13 fatalities each year, and 48% of the total passenger fatality risk on the mainline railway network. To help manage this risk, RSSB have put together a range of resources. The resource topic areas cover risk assessments, passenger behaviour, staff competence, train dispatch and stations, platforms and trains.
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