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FROM THE FILES: Shaping RSSB's mission

Former military man and ORR Deputy Chief Inspector JOHNNY SCHUTE OBE sets out on his latest mission to PAUL STEPHEN

25 Aug

GWR 387145 and 387170 at Reading. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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RSSB: variable rate sanders can halve braking distances

RSSB research with GWR '387s' suggests that braking distances in low adhesion could be halved if improved sanders are adopted by train operators.

22 Feb

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RSSB calls for ‘scientific approach’ to train seats

"More scientific approach" needed to measuring and specifying seat comfort says RSSB

21 Feb

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New numbers for trains

New trains entering traffic in the UK must display new standard European Vehicle Numbers.

24 Jan

HNRC 20107 and 20096, on hire to GB Railfreight, at Derby on June 26 2015. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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RSSB consultation seeks to clarify definition of “heritage vehicles”

New rules proposed for heritage vehicles on main line

16 Aug

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No difference in risk for DCO, says RSSB

Research suggests individual train operators are adept at managing specific risks

13 Jul

Southern 377162 at Clapham Junction. RICHARD CLINNICK.

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RSSB: “No evidence of increased risk” from DOO

RSSB (Rail Safety and Standards Board) says there is no evidence that drivers (rather than guards) operating train doors increases the risk of passenger harm

18 Aug

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RSSB: Brexit will have no immediate effect on standards

RSSB Interim Managing Director Mark Phillips tells RAIL it’s too early to say what the longer-term implications of Brexit will be on safety and standards.

29 Jun

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RSSB backs DOO safety as Southern suffers latest strike

The RSSB says Driver Only Operation offers no increased risk to safety. Its announcement was made on June 21, the day of the latest RMT strike on Southern.

27 Jun

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ORR begins RSSB review

The Office of Rail and Road has started its five-yearly review of the Rail Safety & Standards Board.

14 Jun

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Climate change affecting the railway, says RSSB report

Risks from higher temperatures, more frequent and more extreme weather, and rising sea levels will influence railway passengers, staff and operations says RSSB.

13 Jun

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Wootton Bassett SPAD: Rail Accident Investigation Branch releases report

Key learning point stresses importance of allowing safety systems to operate “without improper interference”

5 May

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Rail industry innovation competition seeks submissions

£6 million available to bidders that are successful.

17 Mar

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Industry vows to mind the gap with new campaign

Campaign to prevent accidents between platforms and trains goes live.

10 Feb

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RSSB launches platform-train interface strategy

Industry collaboration the result of a year-long working group.

4 Feb

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Chris Fenton appointed Chairman of NSARE

Chris Fenton, Chief Executive of RSSB, succeeds Terry Morgan, Chairman of Crossrail, as the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering (NSARE) chairman

4 Dec