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)
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- Data and communications systems (47)
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- Other - Control command and communication (36)
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- Signalling - Train detection systems (5)
- Signalling - Train protection systems (4)
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- 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)
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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)
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T1354
End Date: 2026
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Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction (T1354)
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T1366
End Date: 2026
Underway
Developing and testing an algorithm for managing electrical traction power system capacity.
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Research Project
T1395
End Date: 2026
Underway
Registered
Building an industry-wide landscape of current and emerging AI-powered applications in rail (T1395)
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T1386
End Date: 2026
Underway
Supporting the frieght industry in making the best use of remote condition monitoring systems. Read More
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COF-ARF-02
End Date: 2026
Underway
Registered
Guidance to manage aerodynamics risk of freight services running above 75mph (COF-ARF-02)
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T1382
End Date: 2026
Underway
Extending our earlier analysis of air quality for passengers to more classes of rolling stock. Read More
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T1357
End Date: 2025
Underway
Creating standardised trespass signage for the industry, along with guidance on placement and use. Read More
Research Project
COF-MLD-03
End Date: 2025
Complete
A PhD studentship exploring how late adopters of technology navigate rail travel and how these insights can inform approaches to accessibility. Read More
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T1314
End Date: 2025
Underway
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Dynamic seat comfort for passengers (T1314)
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T1388
End Date: 2025
Underway
Determining the additional space potentially available in the lower sector gauge, allowing industry to use products that improve electrical safety… Read More
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Control Command and Communication
- CCC asset management (4)
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- Data and communications systems (41)
- Movement authorities and signalling systems (17)
- Other - Control command and communication (35)
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- Signalling - Train detection systems (5)
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- 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
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
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T139
End Date: 2003
Complete
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Risk assessment training course (T139)
Research Project
T080
End Date: 2003
Complete
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
Complete
Developing a robust process for identifying the necessary attributes and competencies for front line managers and supervisors in safety critical… Read More
Research Project
T180
End Date: 2003
Complete
Registered
Safe working procedures toolkit (T180)
Research Project
T174
End Date: 2003
Complete
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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T175
End Date: 2003
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This project assessed existing methods of protecting traction power supply sections, to identify improvements to the speed and selectivity of fault… Read More
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T155
End Date: 2003
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Investigating the feasibility of developing a model to assess the implications, such as safety performance and financial cost, of changes to a safety… Read More
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T227
End Date: 2003
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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
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T226
End Date: 2003
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Investigating the strengths and weaknesses of neural networks and suggesting possible applications within the rail industry. Read More
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- Rolling stock maintenance (9)
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S163
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Asymmetric load of freight containers (S163)
Knowledge Search
S166
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Train dispatch risk assessment (S166)
Knowledge Search
S178
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Route learning technology (S178)
Knowledge Search
S173
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Electrical damage in bearings (S173)
Knowledge Search
S117
End Date: 2013
Complete
Use of social media for general communication is now routine in many organisations but its relevance to emergency situations is less well… Read More
Knowledge Search
S159
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Use of Hydrogen as an energy store (S159)
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S161
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Sustainable infrastructure (S161)
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S171
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Strategic changes affecting risk 2013 (S171)
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S132
End Date: 2013
Complete
How do other industries learn from accidents, and what changes do accidents tend to bring about? Read More
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S174
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered