IRSE Bulletin – October 2023

IRSE News

The October issue of IRSE News is now available online

This month’s issue includes the latest news from the Institution and our Local Sections, including features on migrating to FRMCS, cab mobile connectivity in Great Britain and the role played in rail by MPLS.

Members can click below to read this month’s copy online (login required)

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Council Elections

All corporate members will be sent nomination forms for Council vacancies by email or post which need to be submitted, including agreement of all proposers by 1 December.
Vacancies available are:

• at Fellow grade – 1 seat each for UK, AHIN* and Rest of World** 
• at Member grade – 2 seats for AHIN* 
• at Associate Member grade – 1 seat for AHIN* 

*AHIN is the constituency for members who live/work in Australasia, Hong Kong, India or Netherlands sections

**Rest of World is the constituency for members who live/work elsewhere (not in UK and AHIN)

Please register your interest as soon as possible, and if you have any questions, please contact Blane via hq@irse.org Guidance on the responsibilities of Council members can be found here

More vacancies across the different regions will become available next year as we implement the changes to the Byelaws voted in last year. 

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IRSE professional exam day

7 October 2023, worldwide

Over 350 candidates will be sitting one or more of the IRSE exam modules  remotely, monitored by remote invigilation and anti-plagiarism software.

The Certificate in Railway Control Engineering Fundamentals is relevant not only to S&T engineers, but also to those working in other areas of railway operations and engineering who interface with signalling and telecoms equipment and colleagues.  To find out more click here

The Advanced Diploma in Railway Control Engineering is the new name for the IRSE Professional Exam. It covers the same syllabus at the same depth, providing one of the main pathways to IRSE corporate membership and can also provide additional qualifications for professional registration. To find out more click here

Scottish Section Annual Dinner

9 November 2023, Glasgow, UK

The IRSE Scottish Section have once again organised their annual dinner at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow following their November IRSE lecture. The lecture, at the same venue, will be delivered by Lynsey Hunter and Dan Holder of Network Rail.

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AusRAIL PLUS 2023

13-16 November 2023, Sydney AU

AusRAIL PLUS, the largest rail event in the Asia-Pacific is returning to Sydney.

More than 5,000 rail industry professionals are expected to attend the three-day event where more than 100 presenters and more than 300 exhibitors will be on display.

The extensive conference and exhibition includes various social events to network with industry peers and make new connections.

Tickets are selling fast. Secure your tickets today

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Click above to watch the trailer for ASPECT

ASPECT 2023

21-24 November 2023; Melbourne, Australia

Arrangements continue for ASPECT 2023, with bookings still open for places including discounted places for younger members, those on career breaks and the retired. 

Click the image here to watch our trailer video with more information about the exceptional programme of presentations, visits and events.

Booking is now open  – visit our website for further details.
 

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CBTC conference

30 November 2023; Toronto, Canada

We are delighted to announce that the 6th IRSE CBTC & Beyond Conference will be held at Fairmont Royal York in downtown Toronto on Thursday 30 November and Friday 1 December 2023. 

The conference will cover advanced train control systems – implemented, projects in progress and in planning across metros, light rail transit, commuter rail, intercity and freight systems.

Early bird prices are available until the end of October.

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Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

The IRSE provides many opportunities for members to keep their knowledge up-to-date, acquire skills and competence. Examples include:

• attending and participating in our section’s presentations, organising or even presenting them
• attending courses. Our members now have a discount on IMechE in-person and online courses, and also Network Rail have shared their non-technical skills e-learning with IRSE members.
• self learning through IRSE News, IRSE textbooks and IRSE exam modules 
• volunteering, for example encouraging students into engineering careers

Don’t forget to record everything you’ve done and learnt – IRSE members have access to MyCareerPath to do this.

Western section presentation: National Safety Taskforce and AGM

4 October 2023; Chippenham UK

Join the IRSE Western Section for their 2023 AGM and to hear an update on the National Safety Taskforce by Donna Reigate

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Scottish Section: Carstairs Modernisation – designing and delivering the signalling layout

5 October 2023; Glasgow UK

Please join the Scottish Section for their October technical presentation on the Carstairs Modernisation project, an in-person event

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Midland & North Western Section: New location case design and product acceptance journey

11 October 2023; Online

Please join the M&NW Section for their online presentation on new location case design and product acceptance journey

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Back to Basics seminar on ‘Telecoms part 1′ (18:00pm – 19:30pm UK BST)

18 October 2023; Online

Section: IRSE Younger Members’ Section Description: We are delighted to announce seminars on the ‘back to basics article’ presented by the authors themselves !!. Next in the series is ‘Telecoms Part 1′ presented by Trevor Foulkes.

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IRSE Swiss Section: “Technical visit to the VBZ (Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich)”

20 October 2023; Zürich CH

Title: Technical visit to the VBZ (Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich) Invitation: event_2023-10-20_invitation Date: 20 October 2023 Time: 13:50, In VBZ Zentrum, Luggwegstrasse 65, 8048 Zürich Meeting point: VBZ Zentrum, Luggwegstrasse 65, 8048 Zürich RSVP: 4 October, via Umfrage – Besuch VBZ am 20.10.2023 – nuudel (digitalcourage.de) Registration for this event is requested, including information on participation in the evening dinner (spontaneous participants may also come, but filling in the nuudel will help us with the organisation; the evening dinner registration is not binding).

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London & SE section presentation: ORR CP7 review for signalling based on draft determination

26 October 2023; TBC

Join the London & South East Section’ for their hybrid presentation on ‘ORR CP7 review for signalling based on draft determination’. Registration for the face-to-face presentation in central London must be made by 14 October

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