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IRSE Bulletin – June 2026
IRSE News June 2026
The June edition of IRSE News is available online.
June’s issue includes articles on Automatic Train Protection in Japan, Aditi Gupta’s experience winning the first Eddie Goddard Prize, and Presidential papers from Lakshan Subenthiran and Rajendra Jadhav.
Members can click below to read IRSE News online.
Third Presidential Lecture
23 June 2026, Sydney AU
Bin Zhu FIRSE and Federico Nardi FIRSE will present an AI-augmented approach to Human Factors engineering in railway signalling, exploring how AI-supported analysis can enhance HMI evaluation in safety-critical environments.
This lecture will be recorded for later viewing on demand.
IRSE Exam
BOOKING NOW OPEN
Booking is now open for all four modules of the October IRSE exam. Candidates can sit either the Certificate in Railway Control Engineering Fundamentals (Module A) or any of the Advanced Diploma modules (B, C, D).
The deadline to book is Sunday, 30 August. We encourage all candidates to make full use of the exam materials available on our website to support your preparation.
Save the date for ASPECT 2027
14-16 Sep 2027; Birmingham, UK
Delivered in partnership with the University of Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE), ASPECT 2027 will bring together international railway professionals, researchers, suppliers and operators to explore the latest advances in signalling, control, telecommunication and operational technology.
Click the button below to register your interest and be the first to hear of any updates.
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.
RIA Courses
23 June 2026; Leeds, UK
24 June 2026, London, UK
Our partners at the Railway Industry Association (RIA) will again be hosting their courses, ‘Work Winning in the UK’ and ‘Introduction to the UK Railway Industry and Supply Chain’.
These courses offer 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, legislation, operations, finance, technology, and more.
Recap: Second Presidential Lecture
Watch it now on Vimeo
Rajendra Jadhav of Wabtec presents on how modern train control systems are driving a new era in human-machine interface design, moving beyond traditional rule-based operations towards predictive, enforcement-driven supervision designed with human factors at its core.
Membership Subscriptions
Membership subscriptions for 2026/27 are now due. Correspondence should already have been received; however, if you have not yet received it, please expect it shortly.
Renewing your membership ensures continued access to a global professional network through international conferences, regional sections, and a diverse programme of events, as well as cost savings on industry training, events, and publications.
Members also stay informed of the latest developments through technical resources, webcasts, and regular communications, while advancing their careers through professional development opportunities, qualifications, and professional registration.
We thank you for your continued support and contribution to the IRSE. For a full list of your membership benefits, please click the button below.
Eddie Goddard Prize
Now open for entries
The Eddie Goddard Prize is now open to early-career IRSE members for the 2026/27 session.
The competition invites entrants to submit a short technical paper on a railway signalling, telecoms, train control or traffic management topic of their choice. The winner will receive £2,000 towards their future development.
Established in memory of former IRSE President Eddie Goddard, the prize recognises Eddie’s longstanding support for younger engineers and his passion for systems engineering approaches within the railway industry.
Papers must be no more than 3,000 words. Entries close on 14 November 2026, with the winner to be announced at the 2027 AGM.
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IRSE Denmark: First in-person meeting of the proposed IRSE Danish Section
2 June 2026; Copenhagen and online
Join us in Copenhagen and online for the first in-person meeting of the proposed IRSE Danish section. Mirko Blazic and David Chabanon FIRSE will present, followed by an interactive workshop and an informal evening meal.
IRSE Western Section: Behind the Scenes of the Gloucester Renewals Project
24 June 2026; Swindon, UK
Join us at AECOM in Swindon for the IRSE Western Section’s June meeting. Matt Redstone (Network Rail) will present.
IRSE London & SE Section: 2026 AGM and presentation
25 June 2026; London, UK and online
Join us for the IRSE London & South East Section’s 2026 AGM, followed by ‘Rail Systems Engineering at Scale: Lessons from Old Oak Common’, presented by Christopher Rolfe and Munaf Ally (South Rail Systems Alliance).