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IRSE Bulletin – January 2025

IRSE News January 2025
The January edition of IRSE News is available online.
This month’s issue includes the latest news from the Institution and our local sections, and articles on knowledge retention for legacy systems, Packet 44 (for platform screen doors) and Innotrans in Berlin.
Members can click below to read this month’s copy online.

IRSE Book Sale
JANUARY BOOK SALE NOW ON
Our online store is a great resource for IRSE publications and textbooks on railway signalling and communications, along with logbooks and dividers for recording your licensing and professional development (CPD).
Enjoy discounts of up to 50% on popular IRSE titles with special rates for IRSE members.

IRSE professional exam
Booking for the 1 March 2025 exam is now open.
Book now to take the #IRSE professional exam on 1 March 2025. Candidates can sit the Certificate in Railway Control Engineering Fundamentals (Module A).
The deadline to book is 7 February 2025.

Presidential Lecture
15 January 2025; London, UK
The Connect radio system provides an essential link between drivers, wayside operators and the control centre for London Underground. Join Andrew Lockyear, Neel Basudev and Colin Pickett who will explain more about the role of this vital system and those who operate it as we continue the theme of ‘Unsung Heroes’ within the railway signalling and communications industry.
This is an in-person event at TfL Office Endeavor Square in London starting at 18:00 (please arrive from 17:30). The lecture will be recorded for later viewing.
If you wish to attend, please note that you must register at least one week before the event.

Signalling the Future: Engineering and operational insights into ETCS and CBTC
TICKET SALES MUST END 20 JANUARY
Join us on 31 January 2025 for a full day engineering conference and networking opportunity. Open to operators, suppliers, infrastructure owners, and anyone interested in signalling projects.
With speakers lined up from Australia, France, India, Netherlands, Singapore, and UK, covering mass transit and main lines, this is set to be a fantastic day with a focus on how we can collaborate to overcome challenges and signal a better future.
Tickets are available via the IRSE website – book now to avoid disappointment!
For more info, contact us via seminars@irse.org

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ASPECT 2025
2 – 5 December 2025; Yokohama, Japan
Are you hoping to get involved at ASPECT 2025? Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to join us in Japan!
The closing date for all paper abstracts, YM bursary applications, and ideas for the ‘Innovators Session’ is 31 January 2025.
If you have any questions, please email events@irse.org or click the link below for more info.
Sponsorship opportunities remain available with a range of tiers to choose from.

Annual Dinner 2025 -Tickets on sale
8 May 2025; London, UK
Join us at the exciting new venue for this key social event in the IRSE’s calendar. The Sheraton Grand in central Mayfair promises a memorable evening where members can build their professional network and connect with key decision-makers in our industry.
Click the button below for ticket and sponsorship options. To book your ticket and secure your sponsorship opportunity please email events@irse.org.

Visit our Vimeo Channel
Watch presidential lectures past and present, IRSE10 presentations, exam study resources and local section meetings on our Vimeo channel.

Midland & NW Section: The evolution of Darwin, a single source of truth for train times in the UK
14 January 2025; online
Please join the Midland & SNW Section for their January technical presentation on the evolution of Darwin, a single source of truth for train times in the UK, taking place online.