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IRSE Bulletin – September 2025
IRSE News September 2025
The September edition of IRSE News is available online.
This month’s issue features articles on critical safety lessons we can learn from aviation, the benefits of off-site testing in modern systems, and the latest information and full programme for ASPECT 2025.
Members can click below to read this month’s copy online.
ASPECT 2025
Early bird ticket sales end on 30 September!
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.
This year’s programme comprises over 50 papers featuring a diverse range of suppliers, authorities, and academia.
Early bird tickets are available until 30 September.
Fourth Presidential lecture
22 September, 2025; Toronto, CA
Join us for the fourth presidential lecture in Bogdan Godziejewski’s Presidential year on the theme ‘Engaging Generation Unlimited’.
Maryam Akbari (Alstom) will present, ‘Preparing the Next Generation of Railway Professionals: Insights Into Skills and Mentorship’.
This will be an in-person event in Toronto, Canada – limited tickets are available. We will announce whether livestreaming is possible nearer the time and the lecture will be recorded for later viewing.
If you wish to attend in person, please book via the link below.
New Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy
New EDI statement approved by council
The IRSE regards the equal and fair treatment of all its members, employees and volunteers as a vital part of how we work as an organisation. This is reflected in our new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement.
The policy is now live on our website. Click the button to learn more.
S&T Technician of the Year Award 2025
NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON 19 SEPTEMBER
Nominations for the S&T Technician of the Year Award 2025 close this month! This is your opportunity to 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.
Click the button below to learn more about the details and criteria for this prestigious award.
Wayside Digitalisation Forum 2025
15-17 October; Vienna, Austria
The Wayside Digitalisation Forum (WDF) is a leading global platform dedicated to advancing digital signalling, object control, and monitoring in the railway industry. It brings stakeholders from across the industry together to network, exchange knowledge, and drive the future of railway digitalisation.
IRSE President Bogdan Godziejewski will be speaking on insights into the latest global trends in railway signalling, focusing on technological advancements, safety improvements, and the future challenges shaping the industry worldwide.
Volunteer at RIA SigEx 25
23 October 2025; York, UK
Building on the success of last year’s event, SigEx 2025 will take place at the York Racecourse this October and is open to everyone involved in railway signalling, along with professionals from related industries.
We are currently looking for volunteers to help support our exhibition table. This is a great opportunity to spend some time with fellow IRSE members, network with other professionals in our industry and help us reach new members.
If you’d like to join us in York for the day, contact events@irse.org.
CBTC & Beyond Conference 2025
4-5 December 2025; Toronto, Canada
The popular CBTC & Beyond Conference is back for 2025, with two days of exciting presentations and networking planned to take place in Toronto, Canada.
CALL FOR PAPERS: Please submit your abstracts for papers covering advanced train control solutions by 30 September to yousef.kimiagar@irse.org or click the button below to learn more.
IRSE Minor Railways Section: Visit to Great Cockrow Railway
6 September 2025; Chertsey, UK
Join us for a visit to the Great Cockrow Railway, one of the UK’s popular 7¼” gauge railways. This is set to be both an insightful and fun opportunity to visit a miniature railway designed to showcase accurate signalling controlled by various styles of signal box. Please reserve your spot by 4 September.
IRSE Midland & NW Section: TransPennine route upgrade ETCS
9 September 2025; Manchester, UK
John Batty, Head of Digital-ERTMS (TransPennine Express) will discuss TransPennine Express’s plans to introduce ETCS into its operation in line with Digital Railway deployments across the North of England. This is a joint event hosted together with the iMechE at Manchester Metropolitan University.
IRSE North American Section: Rail Security – Challenges and new techniques securing linear assets
16 September 2025; online
Dan Pyke, Marketing Lead for Content & Strategy (Sensonic) will present on rail security threats and share his experiences from across the globe – exploring some of the traditional and higher-tech security solutions available to help secure railways.
IRSE Irish Section: Technical Visit – ‘Building tomorrow from the past’
18 September 2025; Belfast, UK
Join us for a technical visit at Downpatrick and County Down Railway, celebrating its fortieth anniversary. This visit explores how practical knowledge and skills in railway signalling can be developed in a safe environment, bridging the gap between historical principles and modern complexities.
IRSE Swiss Section: Presentation on ERTMS implementation Switzerland
19 September 2025; Zürich, CH
The four standard-gauge infrastructure managers in Switzerland will present their detailed ERTMS implementation plan, which they submitted to the Federal Office of Transport (FOT/BAV).
IRSE Scottish Section: Managing Scotland’s SPAD risk
25 September 2025; Glasgow, UK
Carole Markou, Signalling Review & Risk Engineer (Network Rail) will present an evening lecture on managing Scotland’s SPAD risk after Ladbroke Grove.
IRSE London & SE Section: The Radio Access Network in the world’s largest CBTC project
25 September 2025; London, UK and online
Julien Puyon, Principal Systems Engineer (Hitachi Rail) will present on the 4LM project with a key focus on the Radio Access Network (RAN), a crucial subsystem of CBTC.