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IRSE Bulletin – November 2024
IRSE News November 2024
The November edition of IRSE News is available online.
This month’s issue includes the latest news from the Institution and our local sections, including a report on the Toronto Convention and articles on interfaces and safety cases.
Members can click below to read this month’s copy online.
Artificial Intelligence in Railways
Now available online with exclusive member discount
If you missed our AI in Railways Seminar, you now have a chance to view online.
Filmed live during the seminar, industry experts including academics, specialists and UK government advisors offer ten presentations discussing real-world examples of AI and machine learning being used in a railway context. Each session is followed by a Q&A with the seminar audience.
IRSE Members receive an exclusive discount at checkout by entering code: IRSEMEMBER2024AI
After purchase, you can access the content anytime over six months.
Presidential Lecture
28 November; London, UK
The next presidential lecture, hosted by the IRSE London & South East Section, will continue the theme of ‘Unsung Heroes’ within the railway signalling and communications industry. Paul McSharry, Managing Director of Kilborn Consulting Ltd. will discuss the vital role of technicians.
This is an in-person event (please arrive from 17:30), and will also be recorded and live-streamed (starting at 18:00).
If you are planning to join us in person at Broadway House in London, please let us know for catering numbers by booking via the event page below – there is no need to book if you are joining us online.
IRSE professional exam
Module A results available soon
Congratulations to the 341 candidates who sat their exam module(s) on 5 October. Thank you to the staff and volunteers who covered the online helpdesk on the day.
The Certificate (Module A) results will be released soon, pending resolution of some remote invigilation software issues. 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.
The Eddie Goddard Prize
There’s still time to submit your paper for a chance to win the Eddie Goddard Prize!
Are you an IRSE Younger Member interested in or already working in systems engineering for signalling and/or telecoms? Tell us about your work and ideas for the future for an opportunity to win a prize of up to £2000 towards attending future IRSE events.
The deadline to submit a paper is 1 December 2024. Papers should be sent to irse.papers@irse.org.
Signalling the Future: Engineering and operational insights into ETCS and CBTC
Early bird tickets available until 30 November
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.
Early bird tickets are available on the IRSE website until 30 November – 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
At the heart of the Institution’s social calendar, our 2025 event moves to an exciting new venue. 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 to view ticket and sponsorship options.
Tools for the automation of engineering
EVENT POSTPONED TO 12 JUNE 2025; London, UK
Due to logistical reasons, the joint IRSE and IMechE ‘Tools for the automation of engineering’ seminar has been rescheduled to 12 June 2025.
Full details of the event are available by clicking below.
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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.
If you would like to present a paper or have any other questions about ASPECT 2025, please email events@irse.org or click on the link below for more info.
Singapore Section: Railway Innovation and Sustainability Seminar
4 November 2024; Singapore
Building on the success of the 2023 Railway Innovation Seminar, the IRSE Singapore Section and the Institution of Engineers Singapore (IES) are collaborating once more to host this highly anticipated event.
Western Section: ‘Built in Britain’ Train Control Systems
12 November 2024; Chippenham, UK
Please join the Western Section for a demonstration of technologies currently being manufactured for use on UK mainline railways in a UK factory setting. This event is being hosted jointly with the IMechE.
Scottish Section: Annual Dinner 2024
14 November 2024; Glasgow, UK
Join the Scottish Section in Glasgow for their Annual Dinner 2024 – one of Scotland’s largest rail industry events.
Irish Section: Technical Presentation and 2024 Annual Dinner Dance
22 November 2024; Derry, UK
Join the Irish Section in Derry for a technical presentation on ‘Knowledge Retention of Legacy Systems within the Railway Industry’ followed by their 2024 Annual Dinner Dance.