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 (47)
- Movement authorities and signalling systems (19)
- Other - Control command and communication (36)
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- Signalling - Train detection systems (5)
- Signalling - Train protection systems (4)
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Operations
- Customer services for freight (48)
- Customer services for passengers (102)
- Keeping on-track staff safe (3)
- Movement of trains (60)
- Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (46)
- Operational Safety (36)
- Other - Operations (33)
- Revenue and ticketing (8)
- Security management (40)
- Stations management and passenger flow (30)
- Traffic supervision and management (44)
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People Behaviour and Health
- Attitudes and behaviour (129)
- Culture (57)
- Education and competence (9)
- Equipment workplace and environmental design (37)
- Health and wellbeing (93)
- Human Factors in event reporting (1)
- Human performance (55)
- Human reliability (44)
- Job design (43)
- Selection and training (52)
- Trespass (1)
- Other - People behaviour and health (20)
- Policy and Decision Making
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Rolling stock
- Braking systems (42)
- On board power supplies and monitoring (8)
- 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 (29)
- Rolling stock testing (33)
- Train design - Components (93)
- Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (50)
- Other - Rolling stock (37)
- Safety and Risk
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Research Project
T024
End Date: 2002
Complete
This project identified various vigilance devices and technologies and evaluated their suitability for use in monitoring and maintaining train driver… Read More
Research Project
T054
End Date: 2002
Complete
This project conducted an independent review of a prototype railhead cleaning system called 'Laserthor', which uses lasers to remove railhead… Read More
Research Project
T060n
End Date: 2002
Complete
The criteria against which wheelsets are managed have been established over very many years, some going back 50 years. This research conducts a review… Read More
Research Project
T060k
End Date: 2002
Complete
Automatic vehicle identification (AVI) systems could enhance the value of condition monitoring equipment now employed extensively on the GB railway.… Read More
Research Project
T060h
End Date: 2002
Complete
Safe and cost-effective operation of the railway system requires that vehicles do not impart excessive vertical forces to the track. This research… Read More
Research Project
T060f
End Date: 2002
Complete
This project reviewed the recommendations from previous ARUP/Transport Technology Center Inc research regarding hollow wear limits and false flange… Read More
Research Project
T040
End Date: 2002
Complete
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Railway crime - industry perceptions (T040)
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T039
End Date: 2002
Complete
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Reducing assaults on railway staff (T039)
Research Project
T042
End Date: 2002
Complete
This project assessed the feasibility of using global positioning systems for train control. Deployment of this technology is a significantly cheaper… Read More
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T060e
End Date: 2002
Complete
There are nine wheel tread profiles that are accepted for use on Network Rail controlled infrastructure. This research aims to review the historic and… 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
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Operations
- Customer services for freight (39)
- 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 (28)
- Traffic supervision and management (32)
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People Behaviour and Health
- Attitudes and behaviour (100)
- Culture (43)
- Education and competence (7)
- Equipment workplace and environmental design (32)
- Health and wellbeing (67)
- Human Factors in event reporting (1)
- Human performance (48)
- 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 (22)
- Rolling stock testing (26)
- Train design - Components (76)
- Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (43)
- Other - Rolling stock (28)
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Research Project
T051
End Date: 2004
Complete
Verifying the results of previous theoretical studies that showed the health and safety risks to workers from toilet waste discharged onto the track… Read More
Research Project
T013
End Date: 2004
Complete
Registered
Green zones: thinking strategically (T013)
Research Project
T269
End Date: 2004
Complete
This research investigates the risks presented by public behaviour at user worked crossings (UWCs). Read More
Research Project
T149
End Date: 2003
Complete
Identifying the information railway personnel require in a range of operational scenarios, and understanding how this information is applied in order… Read More
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
Research Project
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
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T185
End Date: 2003
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Identifying key issues affecting 'skills fade' for staff in safety-critical roles, and prioritising training and assessment requirements to address… Read More
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T103
End Date: 2003
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Assessing the cost of assaults (T103)
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T101
End Date: 2003
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Understanding train operators' concerns about the current Railway Group Standards requirements in respect of the competence of rolling stock… Read More
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T139
End Date: 2003
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Risk assessment training course (T139)
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- Braking systems (6)
- 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 (7)
- Rolling stock testing (4)
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- Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (6)
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Knowledge Search
S192
End Date: 2014
Complete
Registered
Buddy schemes (S192)
Knowledge Search
S196
End Date: 2014
Complete
Registered
Passenger experience (S196)
Knowledge Search
S198
End Date: 2014
Complete
What can we learn from global rail industry patent activity over the last 30 years? Could it provide new insights into the rail innovation landscape? Read More
Knowledge Search
S203
End Date: 2014
Complete
Registered
Segmented Trains (S203)
Knowledge Search
S206
End Date: 2014
Complete
Understanding potential applications of image recognition systems for the rail industry. Read More
Knowledge Search
S210
End Date: 2014
Complete
Registered
Bikes and Trains (S210)
Knowledge Search
S213
End Date: 2014
Complete
Exploring the potential of internet auctioning of unused transport capacity. Read More
Knowledge Search
S175
End Date: 2014
Complete
Why has there been so little research into innovation and innovative behaviour in the rail industry, either in the UK or elsewhere? Read More
Knowledge Search
S188
End Date: 2014
Complete
Registered
ECS and light locomotive SPADs (S188)
Knowledge Search
S193
End Date: 2014
Complete
Registered