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IRSE Bulletin – February 2025
IRSE News February 2025
The February edition of IRSE News is available online.
This month’s issue includes the latest news from the Institution and our local sections and articles on IEEE 802.16t, functional failure analysis for complex systems, as well as the paper from January’s Presidential Lecture, ’25 Years of Connecting the Underground’.
Members can click below to read this month’s copy online.
Council Elections
Voting opens this month
Voting opens at 08:00 UTC on Monday 10 February and will close at noon UTC on Monday 10 March.
MiVoice will send voting instructions by email to all members eligible to vote at 08:00 on 10 February. Please ensure that we have your correct email address.
If you feel you are eligible to vote but don’t receive an email please let us know at contact@irse.org.
More information can be found on the IRSE website.
IRSE professional exam
Booking closes 7 February
Last chance to book to take the IRSE Certificate in Railway Control Engineering Fundamentals (Module A) on 1 March 2025.
Licensing for the Future
5 February 2025; London, UK
Take part in this vital and exciting panel-style discussion, hosted by the IRSE London & SE section.
The Licensing Scheme has been with us for over 30 years. With emerging technologies and new methods of delivery, there is much to discuss about how it might look in the future.
Booking is required for those attending in person. This event will also be livestreamed.
Presidential Lecture
12 February 2025; London, UK
Join us for the next presidential lecture in Jane Power’s series on ‘Unsung Heroes’.
In collaboration with the IET, Emma Davey will present ‘Railway Systems Integration – Dealing with Complexity’. This event is hosted by IET’s London Network at Savoy Place and will also be livestreamed.
Booking is essential for those attending in person. Registration is not necessary for those joining us online.
IRSE Book Sale
EXTENDED TO FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY
IRSE publications and textbooks are a great resource for for those working in railway signalling and communications.
Last chance to enjoy discounts of up to 50% on popular IRSE titles with special rates for IRSE members.
ASPECT 2025
2 – 5 December 2025; Yokohama, Japan
ASPECT is the world’s leading railway signalling conference, exploring the latest innovations in rail communications and control systems.
Join us in vibrant Yokohama, where tradition meets cutting-edge technology, for an unforgettable week of expert knowledge sharing and exceptional networking opportunities.
Email events@irse.org with any questions or click the link below for more info.
Videos from ASPECT 2023 in Melbourne are available to watch here – get insight into the quality content and unique networking opportunities available.
Connecting the Underground
NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND
See Andrew Lockyear, Neel Basudev and Colin Pickett’s presentation on the Connect radio system, which provides an essential link between drivers, wayside operators and the control centre for the London Underground.
Annual Dinner 2025 -tickets 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.
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Midland & NW Section: The evolution of Darwin, a single source of truth for train times in the UK
11 February 2025; online
Please join the Midland & NW Section for their rescheduled January technical presentation. This is an online only event.
North American Section: Remote Condition Monitoring of Wayside Assets: Now and in the Future
13 February 2025; online
Please join the North American Section for a technical presentation by Andy Kunzmann. This is an online-only event.
London & SE Section: Is AI applicable to optimising ETCS data?
27 February 2025; online
Please join the London & SE Section for their February technical presentation, ‘Is AI applicable to optimising ETCS data?’. This is an in person event taking place in London and will also be online.