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 (46)
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- Signalling - Train detection systems (5)
- Signalling - Train protection systems (4)
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- Customer services for freight (44)
- Customer services for passengers (98)
- Keeping on-track staff safe (3)
- Movement of trains (60)
- Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (45)
- Operational Safety (32)
- Other - Operations (33)
- Revenue and ticketing (9)
- Security management (39)
- Stations management and passenger flow (31)
- Traffic supervision and management (44)
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People Behaviour and Health
- Attitudes and behaviour (128)
- Culture (56)
- Education and competence (9)
- Equipment workplace and environmental design (36)
- Health and wellbeing (89)
- Human Factors in event reporting (1)
- Human performance (55)
- Human reliability (44)
- Job design (42)
- Selection and training (48)
- Trespass (1)
- Other - People behaviour and health (20)
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- 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 (4)
- Rolling stock maintenance (44)
- Rolling stock passenger comfort (28)
- Rolling stock testing (33)
- Train design - Components (93)
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- Other - Rolling stock (37)
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Research Project
T120
End Date: 2003
Complete
This project quantifies the risks associated with the carriage of diesel fuel on passenger trains, and identifies viable risk mitigation measures… Read More
Research Project
T230a
End Date: 2003
Complete
A review of ethical considerations underlying public opinion regarding railway safety and decision-making. Read More
Research Project
T258
End Date: 2003
Complete
Registered
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
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T124
End Date: 2003
Complete
Registered
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
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- Customer services for freight (35)
- Customer services for passengers (69)
- Keeping on-track staff safe (2)
- Movement of trains (55)
- Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (43)
- Operational Safety (27)
- Other - Operations (26)
- Revenue and ticketing (3)
- Security management (32)
- Stations management and passenger flow (29)
- Traffic supervision and management (32)
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- Attitudes and behaviour (100)
- Culture (43)
- Education and competence (7)
- Equipment workplace and environmental design (31)
- Health and wellbeing (64)
- Human Factors in event reporting (1)
- Human performance (48)
- Human reliability (32)
- Job design (33)
- Selection and training (42)
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- Braking systems (30)
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- Rolling stock asset management (23)
- Rolling stock condition monitoring and inspection (22)
- Rolling stock fire performance (7)
- Rolling stock interiors (4)
- Rolling stock maintenance (35)
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Research Project
T1338
End Date: 2025
Underway
A review the existing WON and PON process to understand how it is currently used, and whether alternative means to communicate key information would… Read More
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T1339
End Date: 2025
Underway
Could a standardised approach add value by harmonising industry processes around train planning and disruption management? Read More
Research Project
T1323
End Date: 2025
Underway
Understanding how, why, and where reportable information is being lost or not acted upon, and finding ways to help companies take action at the… Read More
Research Project
T1367
End Date: 2025
Underway
Information to guide industry requirements on fire protection and rail vehicle structures for battery-powered trains. Read More
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T1351
End Date: 2025
Underway
Registered
An exploratory investigation into the factors impacting freight braking in low adhesion (T1351)
Research Project
COF-UOS-05
End Date: 2025
Complete
A PhD studentship focused on estimating adhesion levels using train mounted equipment, which could more evidence-based operational decisions. Read More
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T1364
End Date: 2025
Underway
Helping the the rail industry develop and deploy AI solutions, through a streamlined approach to navigating standards. Read More
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T1342
End Date: 2025
Underway
Modelling the potential consequences of a train collisions and derailments for different train types, speeds, lengths, and loading.
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T1358
End Date: 2025
Underway
Real-word testing of rail diesel emisisons, including comparison with emissions from hydrotreated vegetable oils and consideration of the role of… Read More
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T1335
End Date: 2025
Underway
Finding ways to separate vital information from routine enquiries, so that controllers can make informed decisions to end disruption. Read More
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Innovation Project
SC12-TCX-07
End Date: 2018
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We are addressing incidents at the Platform Train Interface (PTI), specifically tackling safety and security. The Interactive Platform Simulator is… Read More
Innovation Project
SC12-TCF-04
End Date: 2018
Complete
Registered
TOC '15: MyJrny (SC12-TCF-04)
Innovation Project
SC12-TCF-08
End Date: 2017
Complete
Train Operating Companies commonly score less highly in the National Rail Passenger Survey (NRPS) for how disruption is handled and information is… Read More
Innovation Project
SC12-TCF-10
End Date: 2017
Complete
Registered
TOC '15: Open GPS gateway (SC12-TCF-10)
Innovation Project
SC12-TCF-05
End Date: 2017
Complete
Registered
TOC '15: Big operational data (SC12-TCF-05)
Innovation Project
SC12-TCF-06
End Date: 2017
Complete
Ticketing is still offered to customers in formats such as paper tickets and barcode. Customers are increasingly demanding greater convenience. Read More
Innovation Project
SC12-TCF-03
End Date: 2017
Complete
Registered
TOC '15: Orinoco 2 (SC12-TCF-03)
Innovation Project
SC12-TCF-07
End Date: 2017
Complete
WiFi is becoming more prominent on rail services, but there is a limited understanding of the capabilities it can enable and changes in behaviour we… Read More
Innovation Project
SC04-IPU-01
End Date: 2016
Complete
Battery powered EMU which ran in passenger service in 2015. Read More
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SC04-POB-04
End Date: 2016
Complete
Registered
Predictable and Optimised Braking: Reconditioned brake discs to improve performance (SC04-POB-04)
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Knowledge Search
S172
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Train Aerodynamic Drag (S172)
Knowledge Search
S168
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Learning from accidents - examples (S168)
Knowledge Search
S167
End Date: 2013
Complete
Understanding how increased passenger numbers effect security and crime on the network would help the industry better allocate resources and better… Read More
Knowledge Search
S125
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Vertical energy research (S125)
Knowledge Search
S135
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Platform gap fillers (S135)
Knowledge Search
S136
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Hydrophobic additives to rail sand (S136)
Knowledge Search
S152
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Battery technology scanning 2013 (S152)
Knowledge Search
S160
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Luggage conditions of carriage (S160)
Knowledge Search
S162
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered
Rail Freight noise reduction (S162)
Knowledge Search
S165
End Date: 2013
Complete
Registered