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IRSE Bulletin – March 2024
IRSE News
The March issue of IRSE News is now available online
This month’s issue includes the latest news from the Institution and our local sections, including features on automatic train control on the underground and globalisation from a New Zealand perspective – a paper by John Skilton as part of our presidential programme. You can watch John’s video presentation on this topic on our Vimeo channel here.
Members can click below to read this month’s copy online.
IRSE Annual General Meeting 2024
25 April 2024, London, UK & Online
Please join us for our AGM in London. This will be a hybrid event, in Stratford, London and online via livestream. As physical places are limited, please email events@irse.org if you would like to attend in person.
Click above to watch the trailer
IRSE International Convention 2024
26-30 August 2024, Toronto, Canada
Booking is now open for the IRSE Convention in August. Booking links, details of the programme and all ticketing options are available on the Convention page of the website
Chair of Licensing Committee / Senior Engineer
We are seeking someone qualified for this essential voluntary position. This role is responsible for overseeing the operation of the safety-critical IRSE Licensing Scheme and ensuring that all systems and processes adhere to industry standards, regulations and best practice.
To find out more, please contact hq@irse.org
Subscription changes and contact details
Change to (or from) e-membership online in ‘My Personal Details’ or contact us. (Note: e-members do not receive hard copy IRSE News but are able to read the latest edition online by logging into the IRSE website).
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Following recommendations to Council by the Fees Working Group, there will be a nominal increase to fees in July, reflecting of the increased cost of delivering the services expected by members.
Please also contact us directly if:
- you have retired recently, as you may be eligible for the concessionary rate
- you wish to set up a direct debit payment (UK bank accounts only)
Fifth Presidential Lecture
22 March 2024, Brisbane, Australia
Join us for Steve Boshier’s fifth presidential lecture, where Richard Mifsud, GM of Engineering at JMD Railtech explores the complexity of managing signalling competency for railway infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
For those unable to attend this in-person event, it will be recorded for later publication on the Institution’s Vimeo channel.
IET & IRSE Railway Signalling and Control Systems training course 2024
15-17 April 2024, online (part A)
23-25 April, Stevenage, UK (part B)
We are working with the IET to deliver this training course which will have both online and in-person elements and will include a technical visit to London on the last day.
Annual Dinner-booking now open
9 May 2024, London, UK
Bookings for the IRSE Annual Dinner at the fabulous DeVere Grand Connaught rooms in London are now open.
The Annual Dinner is a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues across our industry.
For bookings or sponsorship, please click below or contact events@irse.org
Chartered Status Update
Results from our recent survey showed that an overwhelming majority of respondents believe the time is now right for us to apply for a Royal Charter and, as a result, Council has given approval for a formal vote to be taken on this matter at next month’s AGM. A charter provides formal recognition of the professionalism of our membership and would mark our pre-eminent expertise in global railway signalling, communications and train control. It would position us at the right level in future dealings with governments, other professional organisations and academia across the world. More information and FAQs covering all aspects of a Royal Charter are available on the website and details on how to vote will be sent to those eligible ahead of the AGM.
To find out more, and to keep up-to-date with decisions and changes, please keep an eye on our webpage https://www.irse.org/Get-Involved/Royal-Charter
Swiss Section – Technical visit of the Forchbahn and AGM
8 March 2024; Zumikon, Switzerland
The IRSE Swiss Section will visit the “Forchbahn” followed by their section AGM
Please note- this event is now FULLY BOOKED
M&NW Section – Talk on fire safety engineering
13 March 2024; online
Please join the M&NW Section for their online presentation on fire safety engineering by Alice Pike and Michael Barns
York Section Annual Dinner
21 March 2024, York, UK
The IRSE York Section are delighted to host their popular dinner on Thursday 21 March.
Please note- this event is now FULLY BOOKED
Australasian Section Technical Meeting and AGM
22 March 2024, Brisbane, Australia
Join the IRSE Australasia Section for their 2024 technical meeting and AGM in Brisbane, with an optional training seminar and YMS event
London & SE Section: “Capacity and compatibility; what I know about it and the ETCS conundrum”
28 March 2024, tbc
Please hold the date for London & South East’s March technical meeting on the ETCS conundrum. Details to be announced nearer the time via our website using the link button below.