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IRSE Bulletin – June 2025

IRSE News June 2025
The June edition of IRSE News is available online.
This month’s issue includes the latest news from the IRSE and our local sections, and articles on EU-Rail cyber security specification, the art of redundancy, and a look ahead at some of the Institution’s upcoming events.
Members can click below to read this month’s copy online.

IRSE Exam – booking now open!
For the 4 October 2025 exams
Booking is open for the October IRSE exams. 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 module A of the IRSE exam.
Booking closes on 20 August. Click the link below for full details and to book.

Second Presidential lecture
Now available to watch online
Jennifer Kirk and Marleen van de Kerkhof’s presentation on the evolution of trackworker safety and the role young professionals can play in future developments.

Members’ Lunch
3 July 2025; London, UK
Join us for the 2025 Members’ Lunch at the Union Jack Club in London.
This is a great opportunity for both active and retired members to meet in an informal atmosphere, learn of developments within the IRSE, discuss the latest signalling technologies, and celebrate this year’s award winners.
Tickets are available now at £49.50 for a three-course meal.

S&T Technician of the Year Award 2025
Nominations now open
Nominations are welcome from volunteers, staff, individuals, or groups from all minor/heritage railways anywhere in the world. Please submit your nominations by 19 September.
Click the button below to learn more about the details and criteria for this prestigious award.

Join IRSE News as our Managing Editor
Help shape the future of rail communications
We’re looking for a strategic thinker with their finger on the pulse of our industry to take over as Managing Editor of IRSE News. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in railway signalling or telecommunications, good industry connections and a passion for knowledge sharing.
To apply, please send your letter of interest to contact@irse.org

Signalling the Future
All content now available on demand
How can we better collaborate to overcome challenges and signal a better future for our sector?
This was the central question of January’s popular full-day seminar delivered by the IRSE in partnership with Tech Soc and the IMechE. All sessions are available to view on-demand.
Exclusive discount on checkout for IRSE members using the voucher code below:
IRSEMEMBER20ST_FUTuR3

ASPECT 2025
Registration opens on 5 July
Join us in vibrant Yokohama from 2-5 December for the world’s leading railway signalling conference, exploring the latest innovations in rail communications and control systems.
The current programme comprises 52 papers from 17 countries, featuring a diverse range of suppliers, authorities, and academia.
Email events@irse.org with any questions or click the link below for more info.
Membership subscriptions 2025-2026
You will have received notification by email and post of your membership subscription – please make your payment promptly to ensure that you retain all the benefits of membership. If you are paying by bank transfer, please ensure that you include your membership number and name as the reference, this is on your notification.
If you have any questions, please email membership@irse.org or call +44 (0)20 7808 1186.

London & SE Section: Making Main Line History
26 June 2025; London, UK and online
The IRSE London & SE Section are delighted to invite members to their June meeting, co-hosted by Synergy Rail, for a presentation on lessons learnt from the UK’s first ETCS L2 implementation on the GWML.
Minor Railways Section: AGM 2025
26 June 2025; London, UK and online
Join the Minor Railways Section in London for their AGM 2025, followed by a presentation of the Mail Rail signalling and operations at the London Postal Museum’s railway.