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IRSE Bulletin – January 2026
IRSE News January 2026
The January edition of IRSE News is available online.
This month’s issue includes the latest news from the Institution, as well as articles on interoperability challenges of metro migration, the business case for low-cost signalling, a look ahead at our upcoming Helsinki Convention and the recent presidential paper delivered at ASPECT by Julian Nikos Saoulidis.
Members can click below to read IRSE News online.
60th Annual Dinner and Global Industry Awards
7 May 2026; London, UK
NOMINATIONS CLOSING SOON
The IRSE Global Industry Awards represent a unique opportunity to be recognised for your expertise in signalling, telecommunications and train control. If you’re working on something innovative, ground-breaking or unique, we would love for you to apply.
Nominations are open for all award categories until 23 January 2026. You may submit an entry for more than one category and it’s free to enter the IRSE Global Awards.
Full details on award categories and the entry process are available on our website.
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IRSE International Convention
25-29 May 2026; Helsinki, Finland
EARLY BIRD TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Join us in May for a unique opportunity to experience both Finland’s railway heritage and its cutting-edge projects against the backdrop of the beautiful city of Helsinki. With a week-long programme of technical visits and presentations by industry experts, this event offers unrivalled professional development and networking opportunities for people at all levels in the rail industry.
Don’t miss your chance to get an early bird ticket, available until 9 March. Visit our website for full details.
Railway Innovation Seminar 2026
22-23 January 2026; Singapore
The Railway Innovation Seminar is a two-day technical programme focussed on sharing practical insights on railway innovation, safety and sustainability. The seminar will feature presentations by industry practitioners and academics on railway innovation and sustainability, alongside an expert panel discussion.
The programme also includes a technical visit and guided tour of SMRT Trains Bishan Depot, giving delegates a closer look at railway operations and safety systems in a real-world context.
Save the date: Signal Engineering 4.0 – Tooling the Future
4-5 March 2026; Utrecht, NL
We are planning a seminar on tools for the automation of engineering tasks including design, test, installation, maintenance. Fantastic developments are giving us the ability to work faster and more accurately than is humanly possible, and with a shortage of skilled engineers, we need these tools to keep projects and railways running.
CALL FOR PAPERS: If you are using or developing one of these tools then please consider sharing your innovation with our community. We are looking for presentations of around 20 minutes.
IRSE Exam
7 March 2026; online
BOOKING CLOSES 6 FEBRUARY
Booking is now open for the Certificate in Railway Control Engineering Fundamentals (Module A) exam on 7 March 2026. IRSE members and non-members are all welcome to book their place.
Module A is suitable for those looking to work or already working in railway control and communication systems, with a broader interest in these areas. This module can be taken as a stand-alone exam with a certificate awarded to all successful candidates. Module A is also a pre-requisite for the Advanced Diploma in Railway Control Engineering.
IRSE Book sale
The January book sale is coming soon!
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. Keep an eye on social media for more details coming soon.
Website Maintenance
8 January 2026; worldwide
Due to planned maintenance, access to the IRSE website will be interrupted on Thursday 8 January 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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EGM 2025
The results are in…
By now you may have heard that we will officially be moving into our petition for Royal Charter with a new name as The Institution of Railway Signal Engineering.
Emerging technology and new skills continue to influence and transform our industry and it is hoped that the small yet exciting change of name will more readily allow a wider cross section of the railway engineering community to see the IRSE as their professional home.
Thank you again to everyone who took the time to vote and participate at our EGM in December. Your engagement is vital to the governance and future direction of our Institution.
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IRSE Midland & NW Section: Railway OT cybersecurity with a focus on AI tools for assurance
13 January 2026; online
Dan Basher will present on railway OT cybersecurity, with a particular focus on the application of AI tools to assurance activities. Whether you’re skeptical about the role of AI in safety-critical engineering or interested in its potential, this session offers a candid and technically grounded discussion of what works, what doesn’t, and where the technology is realistically heading.
This will be an online presentation via Teams.
IRSE London & SE Section: Aircraft Engineering Licensing for competence, the process and the practicalities – a comparison for the rail industry
22 January 2026; London and online
Join us for a unique father-son presentation by Gerry and Joe Pye. Gerry is a retired Royal Air Force Wing Commander and engineering lecturer specialising in safety, quality, and airworthiness management. Joe is a recent graduate with a First-Class Honours Degree in Professional Aircraft Engineering Practice and a qualified Avionics Mechanic.
This presentation will examine and compare how industries develop and apply processes with the emphasis on safety, competence and practicalities. The aircraft industry is one worth looking at in detail and is guaranteed to make for an interesting comparison and debate for the rail industry.