IRSE Bulletin – July 2022

IRSE News July/August 2022

The latest edition of IRSE News is now available online.

As well as the latest news from the Institution and Local Sections, this month features articles on cybercrime and security, using simulation to reduce the risk of buffer stop impacts and Claire Beranek’s article offering a British female perspective on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.  The video version of Claire’s lecture is also available on our Vimeo channel here.read online

Click to view the Convention trailer

Book now for the IRSE International Convention

12-16 September 2022; Glasgow, UK

The biennial Convention is a week long programme of presentations, technical visits and networking opportunities for mainline and metro professionals.

The conference organisers have published a draft programme for delegates and guests to help you plan your visit to Glasgow.more info / book

Membership Subscriptions

It’s time to pay your membership subscription! You will have received notification by email and post – please make your payment promptly to ensure that you retain all benefits of membership. If you are using bank transfer, please make sure that you include your name and membership number as the reference. If you have any questions please email membership@irse.org or call +44 (0)20 7808 1186.

The IRSE Professional Examination

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 31 JULY

To book onto the Certificate in Railway Control Engineering Fundamentals (Module A) click here – this is open for IRSE members and non-members. 

To book onto module B (and/or) C (and/or) D of the Advanced Diploma in Railway Control Engineering, click here – this is only open for IRSE members who have previously passed an exam module.

IRSE Members’ Lunch

20 July; London, UK

There’s still time to book your place at this year’s IRSE Members’ Lunch and awards day at the Union Jack Club in London. Click below for further details and to book.more info / book

Second Presidential Lecture

18 August; Online and in London, UK

Save the date for the second in President Andy Knight’s lecture series.  Andy Stringer, Chief Engineer for Siemens Mobility, will present on the impact of ETCS on signal engineers.

In addition to viewing online, a limited number of spaces will be available to attend in person at a venue in London (tbc). Booking will open soon.more info

Aspect and Convention Location

Your opinion matters

The IRSE Council has discussed proposals for Aspect and Convention over the next few years.

As members, it is important that you have the opportunity to share your views about where in the world these events might take place.

Please take the time to complete our survey so that we can best meet your needs, now and in the future.complete questionnaire

Support the IRSE with your online shopping

Double AmazonSmile donations on Prime Day, 12th-13th July

If you are an Amazon shopper, AmazonSmile is a way to have Amazon make a donation to your chosen charity with every purchase.

It’s an easy way to support your Institution.

If you are planning on buying anything on Amazon this month and have registered the IRSE as your chosen charity, you might consider delaying your purchase until 12 or 13 July when AmazonSmile is doubling their donations for Amazon Prime Day deals.

Simply click below to set the IRSE as your preferred charity, then shop with AmazonSmile turned ON in the Amazon Shopping app.support the IRSE

East-West Rail Link

28 July 2022, 20:00 (UTC+1); Online

Join the London and South East section for their online talk about the East-West Rail Link by David Fenner.more info