# Enabling unplanned bi-directional running on a line signalled for only one direction \[T1354\]

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Rail Safety Standards Board \(RSSB\).

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Rail Safety Standards Board \(RSSB\)](/buyers/rail-safety-standards-board-rssb/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £280,000
- Published: 31 October 2024
- Contract start: 1 January 2025
- Contract end: 31 December 2025
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: d8a5ba08-7b36-4ce4-aec2-f03b83f7bfad-798840
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44b40d54-5d32-4e5c-9450-0d071b774972

## Description

RSSB is seeking to procure research to review the current operational response to running trains in both directions on a line signalled in only one direction\. It is intended that this new approach enable a quicker and more effective response to incidents, overcoming existing barriers while being less resource intensive, and provide adequate control for the specific risks associated with the method of working\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a5ba08-7b36-4ce4-aec2-f03b83f7bfad-798840)