Description: This research will explore whether changes in system logic, design, or supporting processes could reduce unnecessary emergency stops between stations while preserving the ability to effectively respond to PTI or other genuine emergencies. This work directly supports the Rail Delivery Group’s Network Performance Board a...

Description: 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 drivers. This covers passenger operators, freight operators and infrastructure contractors. It will focus on both the standardised and non-standa...

Description: 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 scope for further information) along-side a review of what alternative mitigations are practicality possible given existing infrastructure a...

Description: 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 drivers. This covers passenger operators, freight operators and infrastructure contractors. It will focus on both the standardised and non-standa...

Description: RSSB is commissioning research to review current heat-insulation practices in GB passenger rolling stock, benchmark them internationally, and identify practical opportunities for improvement across both new-build and retrofit vehicles. The project will assess suitable insulation materials and technologies (including th...

Description: RSSB is commissioning research to review current heat-insulation practices in GB passenger rolling stock, benchmark them internationally, and identify practical opportunities for improvement across both new-build and retrofit vehicles. The project will assess suitable insulation materials and technologies (including th...

Description: 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 create the robust, evidence-based case to update the current restrictions in the Severn Tunnel, alongside recommendations for scrap steel pr...

Description: 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 create the robust, evidence-based case to update the current restrictions in the Severn Tunnel, alongside recommendations for scrap steel pr...

Description: 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 drivers. This covers passenger operators, freight operators and infrastructure contractors. It will focus on both the standardised and non-standa...

Description: 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 drivers. This covers passenger operators, freight operators and infrastructure contractors. It will focus on both the standardised and non-standa...

Description: 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 changes and ensure that these maximise, as much as possible, the opportunity to accommodate wagon and container combinations within these gauges...

Description: 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 changes and ensure that these maximise, as much as possible, the opportunity to accommodate wagon and container combinations within these gauges...

Description: 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 includes producing a technical specification for the solution, supporting system approval through the Network Rail Future CCS Approval Panel, and...

Description: 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 notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=982486273

Description: 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 infrastructure. To do this, the work will consider typical requirements for platform/station spaces, boarding and alighting arrangements an...

Description: 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 notice, please click here: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=975828734

Description: 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 revisit the evidence base and investigate a series of outstanding and emerging questions that may inform future interventions. For more informatio...

Description: 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 crystalline silica (RCS) and non-crystalline (amorphous) silica for staff when undertaking sander replenishment, maintenance and testing a...

Description: 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 intelligence systems could gather when ETCS is fitted. •Determine how to use this information to estimate safety risk in a robust, evidence-...

Description: 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 tool. •Enable the industry to form a sound business case and clear plan for the development and deployment of the tool. For more information ...

Description: 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 includes producing a technical specification for the solution, supporting system approval through the Network Rail Future CCS Approval Panel, and...

Description: 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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research...

Description: We are inviting suppliers to provide us a short summary of their capabilities and experience in this subject area to help us deliver a successful project. We welcome collaborative submissions or consortia, where expertise may be shared between organisations. If responding jointly, please specify the lead contact and de...

Description: The overall aim is to develop and validate a Data Interoperability Framework that is easy to use and can support GB Rail to achieve better levels of data interoperability. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://rssb.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Re...

Description: RSSB is seeking to procure research to develop a migration strategy for the transition to FMRCS. It will provide industry with route map that identifies key stakeholders, GB specific challenges and opportunities, and key milestones laying the groundwork for a more detailed, phased route map that will possibly follow. T...

Description: RSSB seeks to procure research to ascertain the air quality onboard different types of rolling stock while they are in operation. To achieve this aim, T1382 seeks to address the following research objectives: •Expand the rail industry’s understanding of onboard air quality, covering train classes not previously tested,...

Description: RSSB seeks to procure research to ascertain the air quality onboard different types of rolling stock while they are in operation. To achieve this aim, T1382 seeks to address the following research objectives: •Expand the rail industry’s understanding of onboard air quality, covering train classes not previously tested,...

Description: RSSB seeks to procure research to quantify the pollutant emissions performance of different diesel engines and test these against the applicable emission standards. The project will investigate and quantify emission performance changes using diesel and HVOs. Additional information: The contracting authority consider...