Research and Innovation

Introduction

Research, analysis and insight delivered by RSSB help industry to tackle the issues of today and enable the railway of the future to be better, safer and more sustainable.

Our research focuses on producing new knowledge, approaches, guidance and tools that have real-world value and impact. The programme helps industry to tackle the issues of today, and to develop a future railway that is better, safer and more sustainable.

About Research and Innovation

RSSB’s research programme develops new knowledge and solutions to make the railway safer and more efficient, sustainable and innovative. We welcome research ideas and provide information on applying for funding.

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Research Catalogue

Find hundreds of research and innovation projects by searching our research catalogue.

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Key Research Areas

We currently have major research programmes in adhesion, performance, sustainability and the future of train maintenance. Our horizon scanning activities inform the research programme and help rail decision and policy makers prepare for the future.

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Rail Technical Strategy

Learn about the Rail Technical Strategy which was launched in October 2020. The strategy is a living document, updated regularly with the latest progress, and responding to changes in rail and the wider world.

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Knowledge Services

Request a knowledge search if you want to build on research that is already out there to avoid duplication. It could also help you to learn from work carried out in other sectors.

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Research and Innovation Quarterly Update

This quarterly publication keeps you up to date with the latest RSSB research. It includes findings that are ready to put into practice, and case studies of how industry is already benefitting from our research.

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