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IRSE Bulletin – July 2025
IRSE News July/August 2025
The July/August edition of IRSE News is available online.
This month’s issue includes the latest news from the IRSE and our sections, and articles on deploying the Radio Access Network for London’s 4LM project, a look at how complexity has grown in signalling systems, and an introduction to our new managing editor, Ian Maxwell.
Members can click below to read this month’s copy online.
IRSE News – new managing editor
We’re delighted to announce that Ian Maxwell is to take over from Paul Darlington as managing editor of IRSE News. We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to Paul for his exemplary service and dedication over the years.
Ian has recently retired as Head of Train Control Systems at the ORR (Office of Rail and Road) and so brings to the role excellent technical knowledge and experience. We look forward to working with him!
You can learn more about Ian and his plans in the July/August edition of IRSE News.
Third Presidential lecture
26 August, 2025; York, UK
Join us for the third presidential lecture in Bogdan Godziejewski’s Presidential year on the theme ‘Engaging Generation Unlimited’.
John Smith from Mott McDonald will present, ‘Semaphores to Radiowaves: Exploring the Technological Divide in UK Signalling’. This will be an in-person event at the National Railway Museum in York, UK. The presentation will be livestreamed and recorded for later viewing.
If you wish to attend in person, please book via the link below.
IRSE Exam – booking now open
Book now for the 4 October 2025 exams
Booking is open for the October 2025 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).
All exams are held online and will be monitored by remote invigilation and anti-plagiarism software.
The deadline to book is 20 August.
UKAS 2025 audit
On 20 February 2025, the IRSE successfully completed an internal audit of the Licensing Scheme with positive results (only two minor mandatory actions). This was followed by successful UKAS audit visits on 12 March and 10 June.
UKAS is the UK’s National Accreditation Body appointed by the government, which assesses and accredits organisations providing certification, testing, inspection and calibration services.
The scheme continues to operate efficiently thanks to the hard work of the Licensing Team in the Global Office, supported by the excellent work of the Licensing Committee and its various subcommittees.
Mycareerpath – database upgrade complete
Thank you for your patience while the Engineering Council completed updates to Mycareerpath, the free database where IRSE members can plan, record and reflect on their continuous professional development (CPD).
Any existing access, user information, plans and evidence have been migrated, as has any feedback you have received (find this under ‘submissions’). While reports have not been migrated, they can be recreated using ‘progress’.
Further details on how to Maintain Your Competence and guidance on Mycareerpath are available on the IRSE website.
S&T Technician of the Year Award 2025
Nominations now open
Recognise and reward your hard-working volunteer S&T engineers! 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.
ASPECT 2025
Registration opens soon
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: Introduction of new technology (SMARTI/O & MCS-I) in Southern
24 July 2025; online
Join presenters Jonathan Good and Ben Moyse as they bring us on a journey of why new technology is so important to the railway, the challenges and benefits of implementing new technology on our infrastructure, and the lessons learned from delivering a project alongside a product.