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)
- CCC system integration and life cycle management (2)
- Control and display systems (16)
- Data and communications systems (45)
- Movement authorities and signalling systems (14)
- Other - Control command and communication (36)
- Signalling - People protection and warning systems including level crossings (2)
- Signalling - Train detection systems (5)
- Signalling - Train protection systems (4)
- Energy and Electrification
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Operations
- Customer services for freight (41)
- Customer services for passengers (97)
- Keeping on-track staff safe (3)
- Movement of trains (59)
- Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (45)
- Operational Safety (30)
- Other - Operations (33)
- Revenue and ticketing (9)
- Security management (39)
- Stations management and passenger flow (31)
- Traffic supervision and management (43)
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People Behaviour and Health
- Attitudes and behaviour (128)
- Culture (56)
- Education and competence (8)
- Equipment workplace and environmental design (36)
- Health and wellbeing (86)
- Human Factors in event reporting (1)
- Human performance (55)
- Human reliability (44)
- Job design (41)
- Selection and training (48)
- Other - People behaviour and health (20)
- Policy and Decision Making
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Rolling stock
- Braking systems (41)
- On board power supplies and monitoring (6)
- Rolling stock asset management (29)
- Rolling stock condition monitoring and inspection (28)
- Rolling stock fire performance (8)
- Rolling stock interiors (4)
- Rolling stock maintenance (44)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (24)
- Rolling stock testing (32)
- Train design - Components (92)
- Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (50)
- Other - Rolling stock (37)
- Safety and Risk
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Research Project
T258
End Date: 2003
Complete
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Development of competence assessment criteria for supervisors in safety critical roles (T258)
Research Project
T246
End Date: 2003
Complete
This project produced a common set of passenger safety signs suitable for use on existing rail vehicles, made them available to the industry through a… Read More
Research Project
T126
End Date: 2003
Complete
Surveying current practices in safety decision-making to identify and promulgate good practice, and to identify training needs to support decision… Read More
Research Project
T124
End Date: 2003
Complete
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Review of tank wagon end protection (T124)
Research Project
T255
End Date: 2003
Complete
Investigating the seasonal peak in SPADs experienced in May during recent years, and searching for correlations with causal factors. Read More
Research Project
T248
End Date: 2003
Complete
This project conducted a 'desk top' review of past and current research into the effects of train slipstreams on platforms and how other railway… Read More
Research Project
T064a
End Date: 2003
Complete
Development of a curriculum-led framework for incorporating rail safety messages enabling web based rail safety resources to be accredited by the… Read More
Research Project
T062d
End Date: 2003
Complete
Reviewing USA and other international experience arising from zero-tolerance and other anti-vandalism initiatives. Evaluating the transferability to… Read More
Research Project
T062c
End Date: 2003
Complete
Investigating the reasons for low levels of participation in Restorative Justice schemes for young offenders who trespass and/or vandalise the… Read More
Research Project
T061d
End Date: 2003
Complete
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New and emerging CCTV technology (T061d)
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Control Command and Communication
- CCC asset management (4)
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- Control and display systems (16)
- Data and communications systems (39)
- Movement authorities and signalling systems (12)
- Other - Control command and communication (35)
- Signalling - People protection and warning systems including level crossings (2)
- Signalling - Train detection systems (5)
- Signalling - Train protection systems (4)
- Energy and Electrification
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- Customer services for freight (32)
- Customer services for passengers (68)
- Keeping on-track staff safe (2)
- Movement of trains (54)
- Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (43)
- Operational Safety (25)
- Other - Operations (26)
- Revenue and ticketing (3)
- Security management (32)
- Stations management and passenger flow (29)
- Traffic supervision and management (31)
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People Behaviour and Health
- Attitudes and behaviour (100)
- Culture (43)
- Education and competence (6)
- Equipment workplace and environmental design (31)
- Health and wellbeing (63)
- Human Factors in event reporting (1)
- Human performance (49)
- Human reliability (32)
- Job design (32)
- Selection and training (42)
- Other - People behaviour and health (16)
- Policy and Decision Making
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- Braking systems (29)
- On board power supplies and monitoring (1)
- Rolling stock asset management (23)
- Rolling stock condition monitoring and inspection (22)
- Rolling stock fire performance (6)
- Rolling stock interiors (4)
- Rolling stock maintenance (35)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (19)
- Rolling stock testing (25)
- Train design - Components (76)
- Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (43)
- Other - Rolling stock (28)
- Safety and Risk
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Research Project
T061a
End Date: 2003
Complete
Summarising the research work undertaken into the use of CCTV on the railway. This comprises separate projects on existing CCTV systems, new and… Read More
Research Project
T092
End Date: 2003
Complete
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Lifecycle management of data used for the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) (T092)
Research Project
T087
End Date: 2003
Complete
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Defining a standard train control interface for the European Rail Traffic Management System (T087)
Research Project
T043
End Date: 2003
Complete
Satellite communications have potential to increase safety and reduce costs. This study reviews the operational and safety communication requirements… Read More
Research Project
T052b
End Date: 2003
Complete
This project addresses the recommendations made by Lord Cullen in his first report on the Ladbroke Grove Rail Inquiry, pertaining to the use of… Read More
Research Project
T052c
End Date: 2003
Complete
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Signage and illumination of Emergency Door Release mechanisms in passenger vehicles (T052c)
Research Project
T061b
End Date: 2003
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Identifying the current uses of CCTV systems on the railway and simple means of improving their effectiveness. Read More
Research Project
T064c
End Date: 2003
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Understand what transferable lessons there are from large-scale campaigns such as drink driving, cruelty to children and smoking. Read More
Research Project
T078
End Date: 2003
Complete
Derailments due to vehicle-track interaction problems remain a significant contributor to risk. This research analyses derailments over a 10-year… Read More
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T060d
End Date: 2003
Complete
Lubrication of the wheel rail interface is an activity commonly undertaken by rail administrations. This research reviewed international practice in… Read More
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Innovation Project
SC04-POT-07
End Date: 2016
Complete
We need alternative forms of train power to diesel for areas where electrification cannot be justified. Read More
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-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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SC06-FTD-02
End Date: 2001
Complete
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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- Customer services for freight (4)
- Customer services for passengers (18)
- Movement of trains (1)
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- Operational Safety (4)
- Other - Operations (7)
- Revenue and ticketing (2)
- Security management (7)
- Stations management and passenger flow (2)
- Traffic supervision and management (6)
- People Behaviour and Health
- Policy and Decision Making
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- Braking systems (5)
- Rolling stock asset management (6)
- Rolling stock condition monitoring and inspection (6)
- Rolling stock fire performance (2)
- Rolling stock maintenance (9)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (5)
- Rolling stock testing (4)
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- Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (6)
- Other - Rolling stock (8)
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Knowledge Search
S352
End Date: 2020
Complete
Registered
Colour vision testing (S352)
Knowledge Search
S356
End Date: 2020
Complete
Winter weather, particularly snow and ice, can provide challenging conditions for drivers. Read More
Knowledge Search
S348
End Date: 2020
Complete
Examining the laws and practices related to providing first aid to rail passengers in the national rail sector. Read More
Knowledge Search
S309
End Date: 2020
Complete
Registered
Geotechnics and Soil Management (S309)
Knowledge Search
S351
End Date: 2020
Complete
Registered
Pregnancy in safety-critical workers (S351)
Knowledge Search
S350
End Date: 2020
Complete
Knowledge Search
S346
End Date: 2019
Complete
Evaluation of further safeguards to prevent passengers from being caught by doors. Read More
Knowledge Search
S130
End Date: 2019
Complete
Understanding how people make judgments and decisions, with a view to identifying opportunities to improve the quality of decisions. Read More
Knowledge Search
S342
End Date: 2019
Complete
Registered
Research Landscape Bridge load modelling for high-speed rail and ballastless track (S342)
Knowledge Search
S343
End Date: 2019
Complete
Understanding how public transport use by People with Disabilities (PwD) - who are proportionally low users of public transport - could be improved. Read More