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This research explores the opportunities that retrofitting modest capacity traction batteries to EMUs present to improve the safety and efficiency of the 3rd rail DC network.

RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research to develop neuroinclusive principles that support train driver performance. The project will examine how train driver tr

RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the uniformity and consistency of braking within freight trains. The project will use a programme of static brake t

RSSB is undertaking preliminary market engagement in relation to two proposed and interdependent research procurements, T1420 and T1421, concerning variability in freight vehicle b

RSSB is seeking to appoint a supplier to undertake research into the future management of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) across the GB rail industry. The project will a

This research aims to focus on developing a use case driven roadmap of how AI can be safely, effectively, and sustainably deployed to enhance the analysis of SCC across the rail in

This research will explore whether changes in system logic, design, or supporting processes could reduce unnecessary emergency stops between stations while preserving the ability t

This research aims to conduct a comprehensive validation study of the train driver selection process that is used in GB Rail by all rail companies that employ mainline train driver

Developing appropriate safety mitigations for the movement of scrap in and out of tunnel environments This project will undertake detailed system risk analysis (see objectives and

RSSB is commissioning research to review current heat-insulation practices in GB passenger rolling stock, benchmark them internationally, and identify practical opportunities for i

RSSB is planning to commission research to carry out analysis of all risks requiring consideration for scrap steel loads in open top wagons transiting the Severn Tunnel. This will

This research will review and propose changes to the W7, W7a, W8, W8a, W9, W9a and W10a vehicle gauge definitions. It will create a robust evidence base to inform the proposed chan

This research will review and propose changes to the W7, W7a, W8, W8a, W9, W9a and W10a vehicle gauge definitions. It will create a robust evidence base to inform the proposed chan

This project will develop and validate a new ground frame signalling facility to support freight operations at sites where full signalling integration is not viable. The work inclu

RSSB seeks to procure research to inform the adoption of RCM for six key wagon condition states and to optimise their data outputs to achieve effective data sharing. To view this n

This research aims to understand the regulatory, safety and operational requirements that would enable more bulk mail and light goods traffic to be handled using existing station i

This project has been initiated in response to stakeholder demand — including from Network Rail and the Bridge Strike Prevention Group (representing other bridge owners)— to revisi

This project has two key aims: • Improve the GB rail industry’s understanding and identify appropriate mitigations to the exposure risks associated with the creation of respirable

RSSB seeks to procure research to address the following research objectives: •Investigate and agree on a suitable set of failures, hazards, and other incident precursors that risk

RSSB seeks to procure research to address the following research objectives: •Enable the industry to understand the requirements of an effective train regulation decision support t