Research Highlights - Spring 2026
Each issue features exciting projects, new findings, and solutions that could benefit your organisation. The publication also provides information about forthcoming events and webinars.
In this issue
- Running larger vehicles on existing infrastructure
- Longer freight trains are a reality, thanks to our research
- A consistent, sector-wide approach to carbon reporting
Plus more, including assessing the value of solutions to low adhesion, friction management solutions, recruiting and retaining a neurodiverse workforce, and limiting the consequences of train derailments.
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Find hundreds of current and completed RSSB research and innovation projects in the research catalogue.
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