IRSE Bulletin – April 2023

IRSE News APRIL 2023

The April edition of IRSE News is available online.

As well as the latest news from the Institution and local sections, this edition includes articles on test and change for digital systems, our progress toward diversity and fibre optic motion sensing.

We apologise that print copies of IRSE News will not be posted for a few days.  In the meantime, you can read the soft edition on the website by clicking the link below (website login required) [read online]

Annual General Meeting

28 April 2023; Melbourne, AU

We are excited to announce the first IRSE AGM outside the UK will happen on Friday 28 April in Melbourne Australia at 07:00 UTC (08:00 UK and 17:00 Melbourne AU). The AGM will be livestreamed and recorded for future viewing.

Andy Knight will pass the Presidency to Steve Boshier at LXRP offices in Melbourne and Steve will detail his plans for his year on the theme ‘global integration’.

More details will be announced soon – keep an eye on your emails from the IRSE and on our AGM webpage [more info]

Annual Dinner

11 May; London, UK

There is still time to book your place for yourself or a table for your company at this key networking event for the industry.  Click the link below to ensure you don’t miss this popular event.

Get your company noticed by key industry people through the sponsorship opportunities available, designed for all sizes of budgets.  Or contact us directly to discuss other possible sponsorship arrangements.

Email us at events@irse.org or click the link below. [book now]

Presidential Lectures

Our incoming President, Steve Boshier FIRSE, is working hard on his Presidential Programme.  The theme will be ‘global integration’ and he will outline his plans for the year at the AGM on 28 April 2023.

The first lecture will be held in Adelaide, Australia on 4 May where Nigel Worrell will speak about ARTC LX Monitoring System.  This event will be recorded for later viewing.  

Steve will be in the UK for a week of meetings with members, staff and key industry figures and will be attending the Annual Dinner on 11 May, tickets available here.

ASPECT 2023

21-24 November 2023; Melbourne, Australia

The ASPECT 2023 organising committee are now working hard reviewing the paper abstracts and innovation ideas that have been submitted.  They are also planning site visits, ensuring a full 4 day programme in Melbourne.

The keynote speaker will be the Director General from Major Transport Infrastructure Authority (MTIA) who are currently spending over AUD$90b on major infrastructure improvements in Victoria, Australia.  These projects are part of Victoria’s Big Build Program, which is already delivering major benefits to transport users and operators.

Work is progressing with the booking and registration system which will open in the next few months.  Prices will be AUD$990 for IRSE younger and retired members, AUD$1,350 for IRSE members and AUD$1,750 for non-members.  There will be site visits on day 4, these will cost a further AUD$130 for members and non-members.

Watch this space for further details but start your planning and book your travel and accommodation now to get cheaper deals! [event page]

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Western section presentation: An evening with Richard Brown

05 April 2023 18:00 – 19:30 (UTC+1); Bristol, UK

For many years Richard Brown has delivered his take on various RAIB reports to the western section to great acclaim. In his first appearance post-pandemic, Richard will converse with, and take questions from, the section and the audience on events and incidents in recent years, sharing his valued insight into what the industry needs to do to be a safer place.

Due to the nature of this event, this talk will be in-person only and not recorded. Booking is not essential but advance knowledge of numbers helps us plan accordingly. [more info/book]

IET Central London Network: Creating Great British Railways

12 April 2023 18:00 – 19:30 (UTC+1); London, UK

Ambitious changes are coming to Britain’s railways, to help solve today’s challenges and make rail simpler and better for years to come. In this session, you can catch up on the latest developments with regards to rail reform and the work underway to create Great British Railways. Rufus Boyd (GBRTT) will outline how GBR will give clear, long-term direction and join up decision making across the rail system.

This meeting is organised by the IET Central London Network.  Please contact them directly via their Chair, Xenophon Christodoulou via email xenophon.christodoulou@ietvolunteer.org [more info]

IET / IRSE course in railway signalling and control systems

18-28 April 09:30 – 15:30 (UTC+1); Hybrid event

The IET/IRSE railway signalling and control systems (RSCS) professional development course is a 4 day tutorial presented by expert lecturers who have worked on railway systems around the world.

The programme of this well-established course is updated year after year to provide you with the most up-to-date contemporary training on signalling and control systems. [more info/book]

Australasia Section NSW: Railway Safety Management Systems and Signalling Standards

20 April 06:30 – 08:30 (UTC+1); Online

The presentation by Trevor Moore HonFIRSE will cover the requirements for a safety management system in Australia and how signalling standards and procedures contribute to an effective management system and to the safe operation of Australian railways. [more info]

Minor Railways Section technical visit to Dean Forest Railway

22 April 10:30 – 17:00 (UTC+1); Lyndey, UK

With the kind permission of the Dean Forest Railway (DFR), the IRSE Minor Railways Section is arranging a Technical Visit to view the railway and its signalling on Saturday 22nd April 2023. The innovative train detection system being used on this railway was described at the sections Kidderminster technical seminar on the 16th November 2019 [more info]

Midland & North Western Section AGM

25 April 17:15 – 19:15 (UTC+1); Derby, UK

Please join the IRSE Midland and North Western Section for their Annual General Meeting 2023

The AGM will be kindly hosted by Signet Solutions in their offices at Derby on Tuesday 25 April. [more info]

London & SE section presentation: optical datalink module (ODM), a replacement for DLMs in SSI systems

27 April 18:00 – 20:00 (UTC+1); Hybrid meeting

Registration is now open for London & SE’s section presentation on optical datalink module (ODM), a replacement for DLMs in SSI systems.

John Chaddock of Park Signalling will talk about Park Signalling’s Optical Datalink Module for SSI. [more info]