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IRSE Bulletin – April 2024
IRSE News
The April 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 SFAIRP and ALARP, Competence and Steve Boshier’s presidential tour.
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 held 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 —EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS 15 APRIL
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.
Younger members wishing to apply for a bursary should do so before 30 April here
AI in Railways – full day seminar – call for papers
14 June 2024, London UK
A limited number of speaker slots are still available for this event. If you are working with a direct application of AI in railways then we would like to hear from you.
Please submit an extract of no more than 500 words giving an outline of your proposed paper and presentation no later than 15 April 2024. For full details email events@irse.org
Looking beyond the hype to real world examples of AI and machine learning being used in a railway setting, this seminar will hear from industry experts including academics, specialists and government advisors.
Subscription changes and contact details
LAST CHANCE TO CHANGE TO OR FROM E-MEMBERSHIP
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). Changes to or from e-membership must be made this month.
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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
NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Steve Boshier’s fifth presidential lecture, is now available to view online.
Richard Mifsud, GM of Engineering at JMD Railtech explores the complexity of managing signalling competency for railway infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.
IET & IRSE Railway Signalling and Control Systems training course 2024 – REVISED DATES
This event will now be held in September. Dates to follow.
Adapting Railways for a Sustainable Future: Rebalancing, Resilience and Realisation
30 April 2024, London, UK
This event from the iMechE will source and share positive examples from lots of parts of the industry, including realisation case studies that glimpses an exciting vision for a sustainable future railway.
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
IRSE Exam
160 candidates sat the Certificate (Module A) exam on Saturday 23 March.
Results will be moderated shortly and the data from the remote invigilation software is being reviewed.
Candidates will be emailed their results as soon as possible.
Thank you to all the people who make this possible – the question setters, moderation panel and of course the staff
YM study days in June & July
- 8-9 June; Derby, UK
- 13 July; Birmingham, UK
The Younger Members section is organising study days to assist those taking the IRSE Exam. For full details, contact the Younger Members section: younger.members@irse.org
IRSE Merit Awards
Nominations for IRSE Merit Awards are welcomed from IRSE members and section committees. They are made to an IRSE member, member of staff, or another person to recognise meritorious service to the IRSE. This could be by making a substantial contribution to the Institution’s work over a period of time by organising activities or carrying out specific tasks which have furthered the IRSE’s aims and objectives.
If you want to nominate someone for an IRSE Merit Award, please read and complete the nomination form.
IRSE Dutch Section: Challenges ERTMS-ETCS roll-out
2 April 2024; Online
Please join the Dutch Section for their latest webinar, with Speaker: Ben van Schijndel MIRSE, manager ERTMS-ETCS (Strukton Rail)
M&NW Section – AGM & FRMCS Presentation
24 April 2024; online
Please join the M&NW Section for their 2024 annual general meeting which will be followed by a talk by David Choda on FRMCS
London & SE Section – A view from the Railway Accident Investigation Branch
25 April 2024, tbc
Please hold the date for London & South East’s April technical meeting on the RAIB. Details to be announced nearer the time.