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
COF-UOH-46
End Date: 2019
Complete
This project explored how data from a comprehensive three-month programme of track testing double and variable rate sanding could be used to support… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-49
End Date: 2022
Complete
This project aimed to review the current catenary height requirements at level crossings and propose recommendations for limits to be included, where… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-58
End Date: 2022
Complete
This project will review existing electrification monitoring systems to identify their limitations, understand the barriers to data being reported in… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-64
End Date: 2022
Complete
This project investigated whether a maximum flange width limit should be set, by testing how differing flange thicknesses interact with… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-CCA
End Date: 2019
Complete
The aim of this research was to explore whether, and how natural language processing could be used to extract safety learnings from unstructured data… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-78
End Date: 2024
Underway
Helping industry to detect wagon defects using Wheel Impact Load Detector data, by automating and reporting the data analytics. Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-47
End Date: 2019
Complete
The project investigates the effect of imbalanced loading on propensity to derail for the bulk freight wagons. This is an extension to the previous… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-14
End Date: 2016
Complete
This project will provide design rules for developing practical lexicon for BDRA applications. The ontology and lexicon provide the backbone for… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-76
End Date: 2024
Underway
Testing whether Railway Group Standard traction sand could provide improved adhesion compared to coarser ‘braking’ sand. Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-77
End Date: 2024
Underway
To design and implement an automatic/semi-automatic method for updating the berth-to-signal mapping, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of the… Read More
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Train design - Structure and crashworthiness (x)
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Operation of road-rail interfaces including level crossings (x)
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Signalling - Train detection systems (x)
Traffic supervision and management (x)
Other - Energy and electrification (x)
Energy collection systems (x)
Rolling stock maintenance (x)
Stations management and passenger flow (x)
Data and communications systems (x)
Signalling - Train protection systems (x)
Accident investigation and learning (x)
Smart grids and energy harvesting (x)
Railways Interoperability (x)
Education and competence (x)
Rolling stock interiors (x)
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Signalling - People protection and warning systems including level crossings (x)
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Security management (x)
Human reliability (x)
Commercial dynamics of transport (x)
Social dynamics of transport (x)
Gauging (x)
Electrical safety (x)
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Culture (x)
Aerodynamics (x)
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- Policy and Decision Making
- Rolling stock
- Safety and Risk
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Research Project
COF-UOH-71
End Date: 2023
Underway
Developing a low-cost system to alert
freight train drivers to wheel slides
and reduce derailment risk. Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-37
End Date: 2019
Complete
Developing the underlying scientific understanding of squat damage, to work towards measures that can control or reduce the number of defects. Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-22
End Date: 2017
Complete
Looking at the feasibility of reducing the high initial flange wear rate of the P8 wheel profile by modifying the profile geometry. Read More
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COF-UOH-16
End Date: 2016
Complete
This project aims to develop initial software architecture for Big Data Risk Analysis (BDRA) for the GB railways and continued updating of that… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-50
End Date: 2021
Complete
This project aims to investigate the deficiencies in the current Whole Life Rail Model and provide further validation and guidance for future… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-51
End Date: 2022
Complete
Registered
Cyclical testing of rail steels (COF-UOH-51)
Research Project
COF-UOH-53 and COF-UOH-69
End Date: 2023
Complete
Machine learning techniques applied to RAATS data can greatly expand the coverage we have on the number of red aspect
approaches across the rail… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-56
End Date: 2021
Complete
Registered
Harmonising Wheel Flat Limits (COF-UOH-56)
Research Project
COF-UOH-63
End Date: 2020
Complete
Registered
Improved Wheel Rail Adhesion (COF-UOH-63)
Research Project
COF-UOH-66 and COF-ECO-10
End Date: 2022
Complete
Registered
Optimising the Design, Maintenance and Operation of Branch Lines (COF-UOH-66 and COF-ECO-10)
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