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-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
Research Project
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-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)
Research Project
COF-UOH-ETT
End Date: 2017
Complete
This research sought to examine more efficient ways of extending wheelset life on trains by reprofiling on wheel lathes. Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-23
End Date: 2018
Complete
This research aimed to determine whether flange height and thickness limits can be changed to allow more wear without having an adverse impact on… Read More
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Traffic supervision and management (x)
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Energy collection systems (x)
Stations management and passenger flow (x)
Data and communications systems (x)
Signalling - Train protection systems (x)
Accident investigation and learning (x)
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Rolling stock interiors (x)
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Social dynamics of transport (x)
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- Safety and Risk
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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-80
End Date: 2025
Underway
Registered
Squat initiation under braking (COF-UOH-80)
Research Project
COF-UOH-82
End Date: 2025
Underway
Registered
Wheel tread damage guide update (COF-UOH-82)
Research Project
COF-UOH-73
End Date: 2023
Complete
Looking at the justification of existing rules, the assessment of their impact on passenger comfort. and the case for making a change. Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-72
End Date: 2023
Complete
Registered
Highly adherent leaf layers (COF-UOH-72)
Research Project
COF-UOH-11 and COF-UOH-19
End Date: 2016
Complete
This project looked to develop the Close Call database into a more effective instrument for safety management by using modern analytic techniques to… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-76
End Date: 2024
Complete
Registered
Laboratory investigations into the performance of GB rail sand in low adhesion (COF-UOH-76)
Research Project
COF-UOH-79
End Date: 2024
Complete
Understanding how the characteristics of leaf layers, wetting rates and wheel load affect the bonding strength, durability and adhesion levels of the… Read More
Research Project
COF-UOH-85
End Date: 2025
Underway
Registered
Feasibility of identifying overspeed events using Train Describer train movement data (COF-UOH-85)
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