Whole System Performance Welcome 

 Welcome to the Research Theme B section of Rail Research UK's website.

Theme B: Whole System Performance recognises that discussion of railway performance often focuses on a few key performance indicators considered in isolation.  This is unsatisfactory because it fails to take account of the constraints and trade-offs present in the system.  Theme B aims to take a more holistic approach to performance optimisation.
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The current projects within Theme B are:

• Project B6: Human-Automation Interactions in Rail Network Control
• Project B7: Rail Industry System Cost Model
• Project B8: Advanced Concepts for Condition Monitoring around the Wheel-Rail Interface
• Project B9:Optimum Use of CCTV on Railway Systems

Previous projects (2003-2006) within Theme B include:

• Project B1: Decision Support System for Dynamic Re-scheduling of Trains under Disturbance
• Project B2: Understanding and Integration of Human Factors across the Railway Network
• Project B3: Human Factors Models for Integrated Train Operation
• Project B4: System Level Cost Framework for the Assessment of Sub-Systems Trade-Off
• Project B5: International Benchmarking

This section of the website also contains details of the Whole System Performance Network - a forum for cooperation and collaboration between RRUK researchers and others in industry or academia who possess a relevant interest, knowledge or ability in the area of Whole System Performance.  To find out more CLICK HERE

Associated Projects:
A Computational Intelligence Approach to Railway Track Intervention Planning.
Quantifying the Effects of Climate Change (CC) on the Railway Network in the UK.
Enhanced Information design for high speed train displays.

If you have any comments or questions concerning Theme B: Whole System Performance, please contact us at: c.bouch@bham.ac.uk

Dr. Colin Goodman Theme Manager

Chris Bouch Assistant Theme Manager