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
T1159
End Date: 2019
Complete
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ADHERE: Evaluating variability in train driving under different adhesion conditions (T1159)
Research Project
T1149
End Date: 2020
Complete
This project aimed to predict the effect of leaves on adhesion in the wheel/rail contact, updating the existing Water-Induced Low Adhesion Creep force… Read More
Research Project
T1221
End Date: 2022
Complete
Registered
Low adhesion driving policies (T1221)
Research Project
T1156
End Date: 2019
Complete
This project explored: the information drivers need in low adhesion conditions; how the current information provided influences how trains are driven;… Read More
Research Project
T1046
End Date: 2015
Complete
The aim of this project was to determine how the increased use of train borne sanders would affect the risk associated with wrong side track circuit… Read More
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T1042
End Date: 2014
Complete
This project was a literature review of the state of knowledge about adhesion performance on wet rails to identify gaps in industry knowledge. Read More
Research Project
T959
End Date: 2014
Complete
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Onboard detection of low adhesion (T959)
Research Project
T540
End Date: 2009
Complete
The aim of this research, led by the Adhesion Working Group, was to provide requirement specifications to construct adhesion management system (AMS)… Read More
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COF-UOH-63
End Date: 2020
Complete
Registered
Improved Wheel Rail Adhesion (COF-UOH-63)
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COF-DART-01
End Date: 2019
Complete
This project sought to develop a data-driven and evidence based approach to quantify the performance benefits of various railhead treatments. Read More
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COF-UOS-06
End Date: 2026
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A PhD studentship looking at how contaminated rail conditions change with the weather, as well as how contamination develops and the linked changes to… Read More
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COF-UOS-02
End Date: 2021
Complete
A proof-of-concept of a local adhesion estimation tool using machine learning techniques, providing higher accuracy and more granularity than other… Read More
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COF-ITR-03
End Date: 2023
Complete
Fundamental science reveals the mechanisms behind low adhesion and how industry can better assess low adhesion risk. Read More
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COF-UOH-LAB
End Date: 2020
Complete
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Low Adhesion Braking Model (LABRADOR)
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COF-UOS-05
End Date: 2025
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A PhD studentship to improve understanding of low adhesion friction in transience, and develop an on-train prediction system. Read More
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COF-E14-01
End Date: 2018
Complete
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Using tribo-chemistry analysis to understand low adhesion in the wheel/rail contact (COF-E14-01)
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COF-E14-02
End Date: 2019
Complete
The aim of this research was to develop a low-cost recording device that can measure leaf fall at a high spatial and temporal resolution, to enhance… Read More
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COF-FCA-03
End Date: 2020
Complete
What improvements could be made in adhesion forecasting if data already collected by the industry were used to build a rich picture of the adhesion… Read More
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COF-FCA-02
End Date: 2019
Complete
Demonstrating techniques for evaluating low adhesion forecasts at a range of temporal and spatial scales with a view to developing future standards. Read More
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COF-UOH-32
End Date: 2021
Complete
This project explored the feasibility of using multi-sensor Kalman filtering solutions that are available as Commercial Off-The Shelf products,… Read More
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Innovation Project
SC04-POB-14
End Date: 2019
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Using plasma technology to clear the residue from railhead, returning the surface to a dry, clean and uncontaminated state with detriment to the rail… Read More
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SC04-POB-15
End Date: 2019
Complete
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Predictable and Optimised Braking: Using cryogenic technology to increase adhesion (SC04-POB-15)
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SC04-POB-16
End Date: 2019
Complete
A robust, simple and low-cost solution to deliver improvements in adhesion by delivering a small amount of water to the rails in front of the train in… Read More
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Knowledge Search
S335
End Date: 2018
Complete
Registered
Wheel Wear and Adhesion Modification (S335)
Knowledge Search
S316
End Date: 2019
Complete
Registered
Sand Alternatives to Boost Adhesion (S316)
Knowledge Search
S250
End Date: 2016
Complete
Registered
European Fact Finding on Adhesion (S250)
Knowledge Search
S180
End Date: 2013
Complete