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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Research Project
T1325
End Date: 2025
Underway
Registered
Rail Carbon Accounting Framework (T1325)
Research Project
T1270
End Date: 2024
Complete
Research into developing a real-time energy management system to better manage supply and demand of power on electrified routes. Read More
Research Project
T1272
End Date: 2024
Complete
Finding the right level of
standardisation to cut costs, increase
long term flexibility, and ensure
safety. Read More
Research Project
T1228
End Date: 2024
Complete
If the rail industry is to make a meaningful contribution to the net zero target, it will need to effectively manage carbon in its supply chains and… Read More
Research Project
T1201
End Date: 2023
Complete
A detailed review of ways to incentivise a transition to lower carbon forms of traction, capital and major refurbishment works. Read More
Research Project
T1229
End Date: 2023
Complete
Registered
Low Carbon Freight Modelling (T1229)
Research Project
T1227
End Date: 2022
Complete
Registered
DECARB: Decarbonisation action plans (T1227)
Research Project
T1237
End Date: 2022
Complete
Guidance for the British rail industry on train design and specification to minimise overall carbon emissions Read More
Research Project
T1214
End Date: 2021
Complete
Third rail remains a cost-effective solution for electrification and decarbonising the railways when these are close or adjacent to existing 750V DC… Read More
Research Project
T1198
End Date: 2021
Complete
Identifying opportunities for step change improvements in carbon reduction. Read More
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Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (x)
Rolling stock interiors (x)
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Vehicle track dynamics (x)
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CCC system integration and life cycle management (x)
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Energy metering and billing (x)
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DECARB (x)
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RESILIENT (x)
Enabling AI in Rail (x)
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Research Project
T1325
End Date: 2025
Underway
Registered
Rail Carbon Accounting Framework (T1325)
Research Project
T1270
End Date: 2024
Complete
Research into developing a real-time energy management system to better manage supply and demand of power on electrified routes. Read More
Research Project
T1272
End Date: 2024
Complete
Finding the right level of
standardisation to cut costs, increase
long term flexibility, and ensure
safety. Read More
Research Project
T1228
End Date: 2024
Complete
If the rail industry is to make a meaningful contribution to the net zero target, it will need to effectively manage carbon in its supply chains and… Read More
Research Project
T1201
End Date: 2023
Complete
A detailed review of ways to incentivise a transition to lower carbon forms of traction, capital and major refurbishment works. Read More
Research Project
T1229
End Date: 2023
Complete
Registered
Low Carbon Freight Modelling (T1229)
Research Project
T1227
End Date: 2022
Complete
Registered
DECARB: Decarbonisation action plans (T1227)
Research Project
T1237
End Date: 2022
Complete
Guidance for the British rail industry on train design and specification to minimise overall carbon emissions Read More
Research Project
T1214
End Date: 2021
Complete
Third rail remains a cost-effective solution for electrification and decarbonising the railways when these are close or adjacent to existing 750V DC… Read More
Research Project
T1198
End Date: 2021
Complete
Identifying opportunities for step change improvements in carbon reduction. Read More
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Commercial dynamics of transport (x)
Railways Interoperability (x)
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Selection and training (x)
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Energy collection systems (x)
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Customer services for freight (x)
Other - People behaviour and health (x)
Smart grids and energy harvesting (x)
Other - Energy and electrification (x)
Stations management and passenger flow (x)
Overhead line equipment (x)
Whole system design and modelling (x)
Education and competence (x)
Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (x)
Revenue and ticketing (x)
Data and communications systems (x)
Electrical safety (x)
Aerodynamics (x)
Rolling stock fire performance (x)
Rail Standardisation (x)
Other - Interfaces (x)
Safety data collection (x)
Movement authorities and signalling systems (x)
Safety data analysis (x)
Movement of trains (x)
Rolling stock interiors (x)
Derailment (x)
Signalling - Train detection systems (x)
On board power supplies and monitoring (x)
Safety decision support (x)
Keeping on-track staff safe (x)
CCC asset management (x)
Control and display systems (x)
Signalling - People protection and warning systems including level crossings (x)
CCC system integration and life cycle management (x)
Gauging (x)
Signalling - Train protection systems (x)
Trespass (x)
Human Factors in event reporting (x)
Other - Control command and communication (x)
Energy metering and billing (x)
ADHERE (x)
CLEAR (x)
FUTURE RISK (x)
DECARB (x)
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Operations
- Customer services for freight (4)
- Customer services for passengers (18)
- Movement of trains (1)
- Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (2)
- Operational Safety (6)
- Other - Operations (7)
- Revenue and ticketing (2)
- Security management (8)
- Stations management and passenger flow (3)
- Traffic supervision and management (6)
- People Behaviour and Health
- Policy and Decision Making
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Rolling stock
- 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)
- Train design - Components (11)
- Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (6)
- Other - Rolling stock (8)
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Knowledge Search
S391
End Date: 2026
Complete
Registered
Friction Management Systems (S391)
Knowledge Search
S392
End Date: 2026
Complete
Registered
Inclusive workwear (S392)
Knowledge Search
S395
End Date: 2026
Complete
Registered
PFAS in railway applications (S395)
Knowledge Search
S396
End Date: 2026
Complete
Registered
A safety view of zero hours contracts (S396)
Knowledge Search
S393
End Date: 2025
Complete
Insights into neurodiversity and options for supporting job candidates and staff. Read More
Knowledge Search
S389
End Date: 2025
Complete
New developments in technologies that can be used to detect and prevent trespass incidents. Read More
Knowledge Search
S390
End Date: 2025
Complete
Helping industry to make sound HVAC investment decisions under tightening environmental standards. Read More
Knowledge Search
S380
End Date: 2025
Complete
Registered
Hydrogen as a combustion fuel (S380)
Knowledge Search
S386
End Date: 2025
Complete
Registered
Freight train braking (S386)
Knowledge Search
S387
End Date: 2025
Complete
Looking at the levels of CO2 in passenger carriages, and whether current standards ensure passenger health and comfort. Read More