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IRSE Bulletin – April 2026
IRSE News April 2026
The April edition of IRSE News is available online.
April’s issue includes articles on traffic management systems in Japan, cyber security in railway signalling, and Morgan Jones’ Presidential paper, ‘Beyond the visible: Understanding the hidden demands of modern signalling’.
Members can click below to read IRSE News online.
60th Annual Dinner and Global Industry Awards
TICKET SALES END 19 APRIL
At the heart of the Institution’s social calendar, the 2026 Annual Dinner and inaugural IRSE Global Industry Awards promises to be a memorable evening. Join us to connect with colleagues, build your professional network and celebrate success across our industry.
The full awards shortlist is now available on our website. Click the button to buy tickets or learn more.
IRSE Annual General Meeting 2026
22 April 2026; Manchester, UK
Join us this April at the University of Manchester for the IRSE AGM and inauguration of President elect Rod Muttram FIRSE.
The first Presidential Lecture will follow the meeting in the new series, ‘Human Factors in the Age of Automation’, delivered by Professor Sarah Sharples, Vice President and Dean of Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester.
The AGM will start at 15:00 (UTC +1) and will be live-streamed for those attending online. Networking drinks and dinner will follow.
Presidential lecture
1 April 2026; Wellington, NZ
Join us for the next Presidential lecture, ‘Connecting the Dots: My journey toward becoming a well-rounded signalling engineer’, presented by Vinoth Rajamani MIRSE (KiwiRail).
Vinoth will take us through the early days of his career, reflect on what helped him become a more well-rounded signalling engineer, and explain why he believes this requires comprehensive exposure across the entire project lifecycle.
Presidential lecture
10 April 2026; Sydney, AU
Join us for the tenth and final lecture in President Bogdan Godziejewski’s FIRSE year on the theme “Engaging Generation Unlimited”.
Phillip Spedding AMIRSE (Queensland Rail) will present, ‘Reverse-engineering ‘Why?’: A case for tracing requirements to hazards in existing standards’.
IRSE International Convention
25-29 May 2026; Helsinki, Finland
SEMINAR DAY TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Join us in May for a unique opportunity to experience Finland’s railway heritage and its cutting-edge projects against the backdrop of the beautiful city of Helsinki. Seminar day tickets are now available –visit our website for details or to browse the full programme.
A note on embracing sustainability
For the upcoming renewal period, members registered for e-membership will no longer receive paper invoices. All subscription renewal notices and invoices will be issued electronically.
This change supports our commitment to reducing paper consumption, lowering the carbon emissions and environmental impact associated with printing and mailing, while also improving efficiency and ensuring you receive your renewal information promptly.
Subscription changes and contact details
Between now and 30 April you have the opportunity to change to or from e-membership. (Please note that e-members do not receive a printed copy of IRSE News, but can access the latest edition online by logging into the website at any time.)
To update your preferences online: Log in to the IRSE website and go to ‘My Account’ (top right), then ‘My Personal Details’ (left menu). Or contact us at membership@irse.org or on +44 (0)20 7808 1186.
Please also contact us directly if you:
- have retired recently, as you may be eligible for the concessionary rate
- wish to set up a direct debit payment (UK bank accounts only).
Introduction to the UK Railway Industry and Supply Chain
8 April 2026; Leeds, UK
Our partners at Railway Industry Association (RIA) will again be hosting their course ‘Introduction to the UK Railway Industry and Supply Chain’.
This course is a fantastic resource for anyone new to rail across the supply chain and a unique opportunity to learn practical and actionable insights from the industry experts at RIA with a comprehensive overview of the UK railway’s structure, governance, operations, finance, technology, and more.
Members’ Lunch
2 July 2026; London, UK
You’re invited to join us for the 2026 IRSE Members’ Lunch, once again taking place 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 and discuss the latest signalling technologies. We will also be presenting awards to members who have made a significant contribution to the IRSE this year.
Tickets are available now at £48 pp for a three-course meal.
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IRSE Danish Section: Competence Development in the Age of AI
9 April 2026; online
Join online for the first meeting of a potential new IRSE section in Denmark. Nikhil Swami MIRSE (Frauscher) will present ‘Competence Development in the Age of AI’, followed by Ross Gammon MIRSE, who will announce plans for future meetings of the IRSE in Denmark.
IRSE Midland & NW Section: Annual General Meeting 2026
15 April 2026; Crewe, UK
Join us in Crewe and online on Wednesday 15 April for the Midland & NW Section 2026 AGM. The meeting will be preceded by a technical visit to Unipart Rail in Crewe.
IRSE Midland & NW Section: 2026 AGM Dinner
22 April 2026; Manchester, UK
Join us at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Manchester for a dinner hosted by President-elect Rod Muttram FIRSE in conjunction with the M&NW Section. This dinner will follow our 2026 AGM in Manchester. Please book by 12 April to secure your place and select your menu choices.