The IRSE is an international
group of railway signalling engineers, which was incorporated
in 1912, with the general aim of advancing the science of railway
signalling and control systems engineering. It has 2665 members
and associates worldwide. In 1995 the President of the Institution
inaugurated the Hong Kong section. The Institution has an annual
growth of 2.8% in Hong Kong.
IRSE OBJECTIVES
To bring together people engaged in or associated
with railway signalling in South East Asia to share their experiences,
ideas and to report on their work.To provide a local service to
IRSE members.
To promote, advance and recognise signalling engineering and practice
in Hong Kong and South East Asia.
To facilitate education and training of younger engineers.
IRSE ACTIVITIES
Providing a forum for railway
signalling practitioners to share information.
Publishing papers presented by members in related conferences.
Participating and supporting railway engineering exhibitions in
South East Asia.
Disseminating news on the latest signalling developments.broadening
membership to include telecommunication and railway computer control
practitioners.
Assisting younger members to attain corporate membership of IRSE.Establishing
relationships with appropriate institutions in South East Asia.
Establishing the status of the singalling profession and raising
awareness of the role played by signalling practitioners in railway
safety.
Facilitating the networking of members both from within the region
and from other parts of the world.Providing support to members
taking the IRSE examinations.
