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IRSE Bulletin – May 2024
IRSE News
The May 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 the re-signalling challenges at Birmingham New Street (England), performance statistics and fibre optics.
Members can click below to read this month’s copy online.
Presidential Address
IRSE President Jane Power introduces the theme for her presidential year in her presidential address, recorded 25 April 2024.
Cybersecurity in the Rail Environment
14 May 2024; London, UK and online
Tom Williams and Tom Stankowski will discuss why our signalling systems need cyber security now more than ever. They will explore the different threat actors and examine what we can do to mitigate the risks to these systems.
This event is being organised and hosted by the IRSE Younger Members’ Section.
First Presidential Lecture (preceded by the reconvened 110th AGM)
15 May 2024; London, UK
Richard Kirby and Sam Etchell will present “Workforce challenges and successes in London Underground’s 4 Lines Modernisation Project”.
Learn how this project is transforming a large part of London Underground’s Subsurface Railway (SSR).
Younger Member Study Days
8-9 June; Derby, UK
13 July; Birmingham, UK
The Younger Members section is organising study days to assist all those taking the IRSE Exam. For full details, contact the Younger Members section: younger.members@irse.org
AI in Railways – full day seminar
14 June 2024, London UK
EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL TUESDAY 14 MAY 2024
What could the real impacts be for our sector? How will safety and assurance issues be understood and addressed before this technology can be deployed?
Looking beyond the hype to real-world examples of AI and machine learning, this seminar will hear from industry experts including academics, specialists and government advisors.
Whatever happens, it is clear that AI is a game-changer, if you work as an engineer in the railway industry you cannot afford to miss this.
Members’ Lunch
4 July 2024, London, UK
Join us for the 2024 Members’ Lunch which will take place at the Union Jack Club, Sandell Street, London SE1 8UJ close to London’s Waterloo Station.
An opportunity for both active and retired members to meet like-minded people in an informal atmosphere, learn of developments within the IRSE, discuss the latest signalling technologies and remember past times.
Click above to watch the trailer
IRSE International Convention 2024
26-30 August 2024; Toronto, Canada
Booking is 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.
IRSE Exams – booking open soon
For 5 October 2024 exam session
Candidates will be able to sit:
either the Certificate (module A) – available to IRSE members and non-members or one or more of modules B, C and D – available only to IRSE members who have previously passed an IRSE exam module.
All exams will be held online, monitored by remote invigilation and anti-plagiarism software. IRSE exams are all closed book.
Keep an eye on social media and the exam webpages for booking information.
Join the IRSE licensing audit team
IRSE Licensing is looking for experienced auditors in the UK to carry out audits of our licensing assessing agencies.
This is a rewarding role in which you can make a direct and important contribution to the safety of our railways.
Training is provided, and you will have access to regular professional development and support from the licensing team.
If you’re an IRSE member with a recognised audit qualification, and have a good understanding of the IRSE Licensing Scheme and ISO 17024, apply now by sending your CV and a copy of your qualification to licensing@irse.org, or call +44 20 7808 1191 for more information.
Dutch Section – Linking TMS-ATO/C-DAS for optimised operations
7 May 2024; 16:00-17:00 hour (CET), online
Please join the Dutch Section for a presentation by Rob Goverde (professor of Railway Traffic Management & Operations at Delft University of Technology). Rob will give an introduction to the interaction between TMS and ATO.
London & SE section AGM 2024 and presentation on mastering the transition to MCX over 4G/5G to reach FRMCS in control rooms
23 May 2024; 18:00 – 20:00 (UTC+1), online
Please join the London & SE Section for their AGM followed by a technical presentation by Markus Myslivec, Head of Public Transport Solutions, Frequentis AG, Austria, Vienna.
This talk will focus on the journey to mission-critical communication services (MCX) over 4G/5G networks to reach FRMCS; it speeds up, as the first set of specifications is available.
Minor Railways technical visits
May and June 2024; various, UK
The Minor Railways and Midland & NW Sections are organising two technical visits in the UK. Although booking for both events is now closed, please click the bulleted links to find out more: