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IRSE Bulletin – December 2024
IRSE News December 2024
The December edition of IRSE News is available online.
This month’s issue includes the latest news from the Institution and our local sections, including Paul McSharry and James Heaton’s presidential paper on technicians, and articles on trustworthy AI and ETCS trackbot. If you missed Paul and James’ lecture, you can watch on our Vimeo channel here.
Members can click below to read this month’s copy online.
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Knowledge retention of legacy systems within the railway industry
December presidential lecture
During the celebrations for the IRSE Irish Section’s 10th anniversary, Isván Darászi from Irish Rail delivered a presidential lecture, recorded for release to members this month.
Isván’s engaging presentation talks about the challenges and importance of knowledge retention for legacy systems within the railway industry and is now available to view on our Vimeo channel.
Next Presidential Lecture
15 January 2025; London, UK
The next presidential lecture will continue the theme of ‘Unsung Heroes’ within the railway signalling and communications industry. Andrew Lockyear, Neel Basudev and Colin Pickett will present on 25 years of ‘Connecting the Underground’.
This is an in-person event at TfL Office Endeavor Square in London starting at 18:00 (please arrive from 17:30). The lecture will also be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing on our Vimeo channel.
If you are attending in person please note that pre-registration is essential.
IRSE professional exam
Booking for the 1 March 2025 exam open this month.
Please keep an eye on our LinkedIn page and our website exam pages, where the opening of bookings for the Certificate (Module A) will be announced.
Results
Results for the October 2024 exam will be released soon. Results for Modules B-D are currently being processed, with no specific release date available yet.
Candidates will be updated as soon as more information is available.
Signalling the Future: Engineering and operational insights into ETCS and CBTC
Last few tickets remaining!
Join us on 31 January 2025 for a full day engineering conference and networking opportunity. Open to operators, suppliers, infrastructure owners, and anyone interested in signalling projects.
With speakers lined up from Australia, France, India, Netherlands, Singapore, USA and UK, covering mass transit and main lines, this is set to be a fantastic day with a focus on how we can collaborate to overcome challenges and signal a better future.
Tickets are available on the IRSE website – book now to join us!
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more info, contact us via seminars@irse.org
Annual Dinner 2025 -Tickets now on sale
8 May 2025; London, UK
Join us at the exciting new venue for this key social event in the IRSE’s calendar. The Sheraton Grand in central Mayfair promises a memorable evening where members can build their professional network and connect with key decision-makers in our industry.
Click the button below for ticket and sponsorship options. To book your ticket and secure your sponsorship opportunity please email events@irse.org.
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ASPECT 2025
2 – 5 December 2025; Yokohama, Japan
There are many ways to get involved in ASPECT 2025!
All are invited to submit abstracts for papers. With over 50 papers planned for the event, there’s a great opportunity to contribute across a diverse range of subjects.
IRSE Younger Members are invited to apply for bursaries to help towards their travel and accommodation costs. Younger Members are also invited to submit their “innovation ideas” to pitch to a panel of judges.
Sponsorship opportunities remain available with a range of tiers to choose from.
If you have any other questions about ASPECT 2025, please email events@irse.org or click on the link below for more info.