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IRSE Bulletin – September 2021
IRSE News September 2021
September’s IRSE News is now available online.
As well as the latest news from the Institution and local sections, this issue features articles on improving operations with data driven technology (from Martin Rosenberger’s presidential event which you can also watch here); the UK’s new East West Rail line and the relationship between architecture and system performance.read online
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Asia Pacific Rail 2021 (Free to attend)
15 & 16 September 2021, Online
The must-attend event for rail professionals, Asia Pacific Rail is back on 15 & 16 September 2021 as a free, virtual event, with extensive networking opportunities.
Over two days, the IRSE sponsored event will cover key topics in Digital Rail, Signalling & Communications, Operations & Maintenance, Asset Management, and Project Updates.
Asia Pacific Rail will feature:
- A showcase of the latest innovations, best practices, and disruptors to the rail industry
- 100+ railway industry experts to share their vision on the future of rail in Asia
- 2000+ attendees from rail authorities & Operators, Rolling Stock, Signalling, rail component manufacturers, and many more
- Visit the website for your free pass
Signalling systems around the world
29 September,16:00-17:00 (UTC+1); online
The younger members section continues their series of international presentations on signalling systems and their principles from around the world. Click the image here to view the last episode from Jessica Heeren of ProRail, then click below to register for the next presentation on UK systems from Kauser Ismailjee of Network Rail and Elliott Jordan from Siemens.more info/register
System Updates
Advanced warning of database maintenance work:
The IRSE database will be offline for maintenance work over a short period in August/September (dates to be confirmed). This means that there will be no login facilities for the website and our staff will be unable to answer detailed queries / take payments for subscriptions during this period.
We will announce the dates when we have been informed of them on the front page of the IRSE website and on the login page.
Membership Subscriptions
Thank you to all who have already paid your membership subscriptions — could all other members please pay promptly.
If you are paying by bank transfer / online banking, please ensure that your name and/or membership number are included in the information within this transfer. We have had a few payments without this information and are struggling to match the payment to the member. If you have mistakenly done this, please contact finance@irse.org with your details to help us track the payment down.
Study Resources
An extensive library of study resources are available for our Certificate and Advanced Diploma candidates on the IRSE Vimeo channel online.online resources
Minor Railways Section
We’re moving into a busy period for the Minor Railways Section.
Nominations for the IRSE Minor Railways S&T Technician of the Year Award are still being accepted until 24 September. Nominate someone you know who regularly demonstrates outstanding commitment in S&T engineering on/in a minor railway context – whether they are a volunteer or a staff member. A cheque for £250 and a year’s free membership of the IRSE is available to the winner. Full details and nomination form available here
October sees their Signalling Maintenance & Inspection Technical Workshop held over 2 days in Derby.
November offers the 2021 Technical Seminar and the award for “Minor Railway S&T Technician of the Year”
York AGM 2021
07 September, online; 09:00 – 17:00 (UTC+1)
More details will be posted online soonmore info / register
Piccadilly Interim Control Upgrade project
23 Sept, online; 18:00 – 20:00 (UTC+1)
The Piccadilly Interim Control Upgrade (PICU) project is using modern digital technology to provide signal control along the Piccadilly line and to deliver a new Control Centre in South Kensington.more info / register
Signalling Systems Around the World Series – Part 2; The United Kingdom
29 Sept, online; 16:00 – 17:00 (UTC+1)
The younger members section continues an international series of presentations on signalling systems and their principles from around the world.
The presentations are followed with an open discussion for participants, where we can discuss the differences, pros and cons from our signalling solutions.more info / register