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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Control Command and Communication
- CCC asset management (4)
- CCC system integration and life cycle management (5)
- Control and display systems (16)
- Data and communications systems (43)
- Movement authorities and signalling systems (18)
- 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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Operations
- Customer services for freight (44)
- Customer services for passengers (91)
- Keeping on-track staff safe (2)
- Movement of trains (56)
- Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (46)
- Operational Safety (36)
- Other - Operations (33)
- Revenue and ticketing (4)
- Security management (40)
- Stations management and passenger flow (30)
- Traffic supervision and management (38)
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People Behaviour and Health
- Attitudes and behaviour (126)
- Culture (55)
- Education and competence (10)
- Equipment workplace and environmental design (37)
- Health and wellbeing (91)
- Human Factors in event reporting (1)
- Human performance (53)
- Human reliability (41)
- Job design (40)
- Selection and training (49)
- Trespass (1)
- Other - People behaviour and health (20)
- Policy and Decision Making
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Rolling stock
- Braking systems (35)
- On board power supplies and monitoring (3)
- Rolling stock asset management (29)
- Rolling stock condition monitoring and inspection (28)
- Rolling stock fire performance (9)
- Rolling stock interiors (5)
- Rolling stock maintenance (45)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (31)
- Rolling stock testing (30)
- Train design - Components (88)
- Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (49)
- Other - Rolling stock (36)
- Safety and Risk
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Research Project
T064c
End Date: 2003
Complete
Understand what transferable lessons there are from large-scale campaigns such as drink driving, cruelty to children and smoking. Read More
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
T061
End Date: 2003
Complete
A look at the current and future use of CCTV in the railways, to understand how these systems are being used and propose ways to use them more… Read More
Research Project
T096
End Date: 2003
Complete
Some hazards on the railway are weather and climate related and future climate change may increase the system's susceptibility to these hazards. This… Read More
Research Project
T105
End Date: 2003
Complete
Registered
Wayside horns at level crossings (T105)
Research Project
T227
End Date: 2003
Complete
Reviewing the role of Bayesian Belief Networks and Goal Structured Notation in developing safety cases within the rail industry to improve the quality… Read More
Research Project
T144
End Date: 2003
Complete
This project conducted laboratory and on-track testing of a prototype railhead cleaning system called 'Laserthor', which uses lasers to remove… Read More
Research Project
T175
End Date: 2003
Complete
This project assessed existing methods of protecting traction power supply sections, to identify improvements to the speed and selectivity of fault… Read More
Research Project
T091
End Date: 2002
Complete
This project identified the train parameters required to enable the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) to understand the physical… Read More
Research Project
T066a
End Date: 2002
Complete
The research seeks to answer the question as to whether it is safer to remain on the train after an incident or to evacuate. Read More
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Control Command and Communication
- CCC asset management (4)
- CCC system integration and life cycle management (5)
- Control and display systems (16)
- Data and communications systems (41)
- Movement authorities and signalling systems (17)
- 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
- Infrastructure
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Operations
- Customer services for freight (40)
- Customer services for passengers (73)
- Keeping on-track staff safe (2)
- Movement of trains (55)
- Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (44)
- Operational Safety (29)
- Other - Operations (26)
- Revenue and ticketing (2)
- Security management (32)
- Stations management and passenger flow (27)
- Traffic supervision and management (32)
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People Behaviour and Health
- Attitudes and behaviour (100)
- Culture (43)
- Education and competence (8)
- Equipment workplace and environmental design (32)
- Health and wellbeing (67)
- Human Factors in event reporting (1)
- Human performance (49)
- Human reliability (32)
- Job design (34)
- Selection and training (45)
- Trespass (1)
- Other - People behaviour and health (16)
- Policy and Decision Making
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Rolling stock
- Braking systems (29)
- On board power supplies and monitoring (3)
- Rolling stock asset management (23)
- Rolling stock condition monitoring and inspection (22)
- Rolling stock fire performance (7)
- Rolling stock interiors (5)
- Rolling stock maintenance (36)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (24)
- Rolling stock testing (26)
- Train design - Components (77)
- Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (43)
- Other - Rolling stock (28)
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Research Project
T119
End Date: 2003
Complete
A worldwide literature review has been performed to identify significant recent research work and best practice in the areas of railway vehicle… Read More
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T312
End Date: 2003
Complete
Uncertainty about the effects of aerodynamics relating to train operations represents a barrier to progress. This work identified recent and current… Read More
Research Project
T185
End Date: 2003
Complete
Identifying key issues affecting 'skills fade' for staff in safety-critical roles, and prioritising training and assessment requirements to address… Read More
Research Project
T103
End Date: 2003
Complete
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Assessing the cost of assaults (T103)
Research Project
T101
End Date: 2003
Complete
Understanding train operators' concerns about the current Railway Group Standards requirements in respect of the competence of rolling stock… Read More
Research Project
T139
End Date: 2003
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Risk assessment training course (T139)
Research Project
T080
End Date: 2003
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This research proposes a method by which the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) can effectively manage the risk of low adhesion without… Read More
Research Project
T182
End Date: 2003
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Developing a robust process for identifying the necessary attributes and competencies for front line managers and supervisors in safety critical… Read More
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T180
End Date: 2003
Complete
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Safe working procedures toolkit (T180)
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T174
End Date: 2003
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This research was to understand the dynamic effects of freight vehicles passing over bridges, particularly at speeds higher than currently permitted. Read More
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- Braking systems (6)
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- Rolling stock condition monitoring and inspection (6)
- Rolling stock fire performance (2)
- Rolling stock maintenance (9)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (7)
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- Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (6)
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- Safety and Risk
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Knowledge Search
S384
End Date: 2024
Complete
Could personal health monitoring devices reduce the wearer’s risk of incapacity and allow them to return to work? Read More
Knowledge Search
S385
End Date: 2024
Complete
The potential of body armour to protect rail staff against violent incidents. Read More
Knowledge Search
S379
End Date: 2024
Complete
Registered
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