IRSE Bulletin – June 2021

IRSE News June 2021

June’s IRSE News is now available online.

As well as the latest news from the Institution and local sections, this issue features articles on the Dutch approach to Hybrid L3 and ATO and building confidence as passengers return to rail following the restrictions of the pandemic.read online

Railway operations to be improved with data driven technology

18 Aug 2021, 18:00-20:00 UTC+1

Martin Rosenberger of Frauscher will deliver the second lecture in the presidential lecture series this August.  

This lecture will be delivered online, and registration is now open.

If you missed the inaugural lecture in this series, you can view it online at vimeo.com/irseregister

Members Lunch

14 July 2021,12:00 onwards UTC+1

Past President Clive Kessell is organising this year’s members lunch at the Union Jack Club in London subject to prevailing regulations.

The cost will be £36 per person.

If you would like to attend please click to register.register

Exam bookings

Exam bookings are now open for the Certificate in Railway Control Engineering Fundamentals and the modules for the Advanced Diploma in Railway Control Engineering (the new name for the IRSE Professional Examination). Bookings close for everyone at the end of July.guidance documentmore info / register

Minor Railways Award 2021

November 2021

The IRSE Minor Railways Section S & T Technician of the Year Award is designed to recognise those volunteering individuals, staff members and volunteers who demonstrate an outstanding individual commitment, on a regular basis, to the practice of S & T engineering on their particular minor railway or in a minor railway context.

This prestigious accolade carries with it a cheque for £250 in prize money, attendance at one of the Minor Railways Section training workshops, membership of the IRSE for one year and nominal ownership for two years of the Charles Hudson trophy.more info

Membership Subscriptions

Look out for correspondence re your membership subscriptions for 2021-22

We are sending these out by post and email this year so do check your records are up to date. Please ensure that you pay promptly.

Do we have your most up to date contact information?

Especially at a time when events and administration are taking place virtually, it’s vital that the Institution has accurate contact information to keep in touch with our membership and serve them better.

Please take a moment to ensure that the information we have on file is up to date, especially if you have recently moved house, employer or mobile phone contract. It’s easy to do online by clicking below and logging in to the IRSE website.confirm/update details

Module C/D Study Day – Level Crossings, Control Tables & Terminal Stations

12 June, online; 09:00 – 13:00 (UTC+1)

This event will be an opportunity for those looking to take Modules C or D of the IRSE exam to get a greater understanding of Level Crossings, Control Tables and the Signalling of Terminal Stations. It is also available for those just looking to expand their knowledge, or do some CPD. Click for more detailsmore info/register

ETCS Series Webinar Part 4: ETCS Validation and Certification

15 June, online; 17:30 – 18:30 (UTC+1)

The Younger Members section is running an ETCS Learning series, aiming at sharing the ETCS knowledge with the young engineers who are interested to know more about the Digital Railway and ETCS. This is the 4th ETCS Series Webinar. Kauser Ismailjee from Network Rail will talk you through the ETCS Validation and Certification.more info / register

London & SE section: Schweizer’s Automatic Track Warning System & Level Crossing Controller​

24 June, online; 18:00 – 20:00 (UTC+1)

Neil Bradbury will present on Schweizer’s Automatic Track Warning System & Level Crossing Controller. Please click for registration details and more information.more info / register