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
T1354
End Date: 2026
Underway
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Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction (T1354)
Research Project
T1337
End Date: 2025
Underway
A review of how ETCS capabilities change the driving task, including which risks are mitigated by the system and which still need to be managed by the… Read More
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
Research Project
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
Research Project
T1336
End Date: 2025
Complete
Developing guidance and training materials to make incident learning reviews more consistent and effective across the industry. Read More
Research Project
T1326
End Date: 2025
Complete
Understanding how the introduction of assisted braking and door operation changes the operational profile of the railway. Read More
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T1333
End Date: 2025
Complete
A framework to help operators safely reduce the frequency of running brake tests. Read More
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T1262
End Date: 2024
Complete
Reviewing existing instructions and practices used during driver-controlled operation, and using this evidence base to identify safe and efficient… Read More
Research Project
T1309
End Date: 2023
Complete
Developing a best practice guide on how to calculate the impact of changes on right-time performance. The guidance will support… Read More
Innovation Project
I01-CLR-06
End Date: 2023
Complete
Registered
Assisted VSTP (I01-CLR-06)
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Research Project
T1354
End Date: 2026
Underway
Registered
Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction (T1354)
Research Project
T1337
End Date: 2025
Underway
A review of how ETCS capabilities change the driving task, including which risks are mitigated by the system and which still need to be managed by the… Read More
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
Research Project
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
Research Project
T1336
End Date: 2025
Complete
Developing guidance and training materials to make incident learning reviews more consistent and effective across the industry. Read More
Research Project
T1326
End Date: 2025
Complete
Understanding how the introduction of assisted braking and door operation changes the operational profile of the railway. Read More
Research Project
T1333
End Date: 2025
Complete
A framework to help operators safely reduce the frequency of running brake tests. Read More
Research Project
T1262
End Date: 2024
Complete
Reviewing existing instructions and practices used during driver-controlled operation, and using this evidence base to identify safe and efficient… Read More
Research Project
T1309
End Date: 2023
Complete
Developing a best practice guide on how to calculate the impact of changes on right-time performance. The guidance will support… Read More
Research Project
T1257
End Date: 2022
Complete
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PERFORM: Defining safe and efficient guard-controlled door operation methods of working (T1257)
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Braking systems (x)
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CCC asset management (x)
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Signalling - People protection and warning systems including level crossings (x)
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CCC system integration and life cycle management (x)
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Human reliability (x)
Stations management and passenger flow (x)
Social dynamics of transport (x)
Gauging (x)
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Aerodynamics (x)
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Overhead line equipment (x)
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Accident investigation and learning (x)
Human Factors in event reporting (x)
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Infrastructure asset management (x)
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Innovation Project
I01-CLR-06
End Date: 2023
Complete
Registered
Assisted VSTP (I01-CLR-06)
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I01-CLR-05
End Date: 2021
Complete
Registered
Pathfinder (I01-CLR-05)
Innovation Project
I01-CLR-04
End Date: 2021
Complete
Identification of unused train paths for use by freight services as part of the Very Short-Term Planning (VSTP) system. Read More
Innovation Project
I12-TCV-02
End Date: 2020
Complete
Registered
Trainserv (I12-TCV-02)
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