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IRSE Bulletin – November 2025
IRSE News November 2025
The November edition of IRSE News is available online.
This month’s issue of IRSE News is an ‘Australasian special’ with the latest news from the Australasian section, views on the Australian signalling and train control sector from a European perspective, and how ETCS is enabling interoperability in Australia.
This issue also includes an update on the 2026 Helsinki Convention and Maryam Akbari’s Presidential Paper.
Members can click below to read this month’s copy online.
ASPECT 2025
LAST TICKETS REMAINING
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.
Over 50 technical papers will be presented across three days by industry experts, including dedicated sessions presenting Japanese railway signalling, followed by an optional day of technical visits.
Book your spot via the link below before tickets sell out.
Save the Date
International Convention 2026
Next year’s flagship event will be the IRSE Convention in Helsinki from 25–29 May 2026.
To be the first to hear of any updates, email: convention@irse.org and ask to join the mailing list.
Bursaries will be available for early careers delegates.
Ben van Shijndel of the IRSE Netherland Section shares his thoughts after two years on council, and how it’s been both a professionally and personally rewarding experience.
IRSE Council Elections 2026
Nominations now open
All corporate members have received an email from Mi-Voice Election Services providing access to the online nomination site for the 2026 Council elections.
Serving on Council is a fantastic way to connect with our international community and be part of the global expertise of our organisation. We encourage all eligible members to consider putting themselves forward.
New for this year: encourage someone to step forward – If you believe a colleague or acquaintance would be a strong candidate for Council, please use the ‘Encourage someone to step forward’ button provided on the nomination site.
Nominations close 30th November 17.00 (UTC).
CBTC & Beyond Conference 2025
4-5 December 2025; Toronto, Canada
BOOKING STILL OPEN
The popular CBTC & Beyond Conference is back for 2025, with two days of exciting presentations and networking planned to take place in Toronto, Canada.
Keynote speaker announced – Fort Monaco, TTC Interim Chief Operating Officer.
For sponsorship opportunities please contact yousef.kimiagar@irse.org or click the button below to learn more.
IRSE EGM 2025
11 December 2025; worldwide
This December, members will be asked to vote on two important resolutions at our EGM (extraordinary general meeting). Eligible voting Members will be contacted by Mi-Voice soon, so please watch out for their email.
The resolutions are first, to adopt a revised name (‘Engineering’ to replace ‘Engineers’) and second, to adopt new governance documents in the form of Royal Charter and bye-laws.
You can learn more about the Royal Charter and bye-laws here and watch a video from Senior Vice President Rod Muttram on the name change here.
RIA SigEx 25
We would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who supported the IRSE at RIA SigEx25 by volunteering at our stand.
In particular, we’d like to thank IRSE News editor Ian Maxwell, and IRSE member Nathaniel Colman, who both gave excellent presentations on behalf of the Institution.
We’re also excited to announce that we are now officially partnering with RIA to provide mutual support on events and cross-promote respective organisational initiatives and workstreams, including on thought leadership and training courses. Visit the link below to learn more.
Certified training courses
Maintaining your competence
How do you get – and keep – your railway control and communication knowledge?
The IRSE’s Education and Professional Development Committee have now compiled all of our IRSE certified courses into one convenient place, making it easier than ever to find a course based on your geographic region.
If you are a training provider and wish to have your details added to this list, please contact the us at contact@irse.org with details of your company and website.
60th Annual Dinner & Global Industry Awards
7 May 2026; London, UK
We’re excited to announce the launch of the first IRSE Global Awards ceremony at our 60th Annual Dinner in May, 2026.
The IRSE Global Awards represent a unique opportunity to showcase your organisation’s expertise in signalling, telecommunications and train control – a field that keeps trains moving safely around the world.
More details on award categories and the entry process will be available soon, including sponsorship opportunities.
IRSE Western Section: Railway Signalling Systems Integration (joint meeting with IMechE)
11 November 2025; Chippenham, UK
Join us at Siemens Mobility in Chippenham for a meeting on railway signalling systems integration, including a demonstration by Siemens project engineers on how various signalling sub-systems can be integrated in an offsite lab environment to minimise risks to real-world signalling systems.
IRSE Scottish Section Annual Dinner 2025
13 November 2025; Glasgow, UK
Join us in Glasgow for the popular Scottish Section annual dinner – the largest annual rail industry event in Scotland.
IRSE Swiss Section: Technical visit to rack railway Dolderbahn and Funicular Rigiblick
14 November 2025; Zürich, Switzerland
Join us in Zürich for a visit to the rack railway Dolderbahn and Funicular Rigiblick, followed by an optional dinner.
IRSE Western Section: (joint meeting with IET)
19 November 2025; Bristol, UK
Join us in Bristol for a joint presentation with IET, ‘Flags to Fibre on the GWR – 200 years of railway signalling’. In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the railways, this talk offers a personal and locally grounded journey through two centuries of signalling and telecommunications (S&T) development.
IRSE Irish Section Annual Dinner Dance
20 November 2025; Galway, Ireland
Join us at the Salthill Hotel in Galway for the popular Irish Section Annual Dinner Dance. The evening will begin with the presentation of a technical paper followed by dinner, dancing and entertainment.
IRSE Minor Railways Section: Technical seminar at Kidderminster Railway Museum
22 November 2025; Kidderminster, UK
Join us at the Kidderminster Railway Museum for the Minor Railway Section’s tenth bi-annual technical seminar and the presentation of this year’s S&T Technician of the Year Award.