IRO


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Currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Institution


of Railway Operators is seen as the organisation of choice for those wishing to develop an operational career within the rail industry. Becoming a member of the


institution offers access to a programme of courses, which are tailored specifically to the needs of those working in the industry, and will provide members with professional affiliation and recognition. In addition, members are eligible to receive career guidance and mentoring, and will have plenty of opportunities for networking with leading industry professionals, as well as fellow members.


‘Membership is open to anyone working in, or associated with, any part of the railway industry worldwide’


Delivered in conjunction with Glasgow Caledonian University, the IRO’s Professional Development Programme provides nationally recognised qualifications at certificate, diploma and degree levels. Membership is open to anyone


working in, or associated with, any part of the railway industry worldwide. This includes those


who are already involved in the operations profession, as well as people outside the industry who wish to prepare for a career in the railways.


In 10 years, the IRO’s


membership has grown to some 2,000 members, which includes those from freight and passenger operators, light rail and metro/ urban systems, rolling stock and infrastructure providers, infrastructure renewal and maintenance companies and heritage railways as well as the monitoring, regulatory, consumer and safety bodies. Benefits of IRO membership include a programme of lectures, visits and social visits around


the country, free subscription to Rail Professional, attendance at the Annual Members’ Lunch, seminars or any other event, which may include a payment and will be subject to availability of places. Members will also have the opportunity to visit the Knowledge Centre of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, access the library of the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers and attend the Railway Study Association’s events in Birmingham.


For further information on becoming a member or enrolling with the IRO, please visit: www.railwayoperators.org/ Membership.aspx


Irish Area


For information on Irish Area events, contact Hilton Parr at: hilton.parr@railwayoperators.org


Scottish Area


For further information on IRO Scottish Area, contact Ross Campbell on: 0141 242 8620 or email Jim Gillies at: scottish@ railwayoperators.org


North West Area


7 October: Talk on Train Planning Principles, by David Langton of FTPE. Time: 17:30 for 18:00. Venue: FTPE, Bridgewater House, Whitworth St Manchester M16LT 4 November: Talk on The Heritage Sector. Time: 18:00. Venue: Manchester Square One. 2 December: Trip to the Virgin Trains simulator. Time: 18:00. Venue: Crewe station. 16 December: Christmas Event: Pub quiz. Time 17:30. Venue: Stockport. All events and enquiries should be via Roy Chapman at ironw. booking@railwayoperators.org.


General membership enquires to Carl Phillips at: northwest@ railwayoperators.org


North East Area


17 November: Talk: East Midlands Trains – A Busy Three Years, by Tim Shoveller, MD of East Midlands Trains. Time: 17:30 for 18:00. Venue: York station, East Coast Academy Platform 9. For more information on North East Area events, contact David Monk-Steel at: northeast@ railwayoperators.org or by telephone on: 01751 473799 during office hours. All North East Area meetings take place at 17:30 for 18:00, in York.


Midlands Area


11 October: Performance and Operating Challenges – a Toc Perspective from Cross Country. Venue: Derby EMCC. 20 October: Visit to Wolverton Works (Railcare). Limited numbers. 8 November: Talk on Developments in Passenger Information Services and the PIDD Project. Venue: Mail


Box, Birmingham. 24 November: Visit to the New Measurement Train. Time: 12:30. Venue: Departing from Crewe. For information on Midlands Area events, contact Julia Stanyard on 0121 345 3833 or midlands@ railwayoperators.org Unless otherwise indicated, events start at 17:30.


South West Area


6 October: Signal Sighting and Spad Management Master Class. Time: 17:30-20:00. Venue: Brunels’ Board Room, Old Station, Temple Meads. If you would like to attend, contact Chris Prior: chris.prior@firstgroup.com December 2010: Annual Social Event, details on IRO website in due course. For information on South West Area events, contact Chris Prior: chris.prior@firstgroup.com


South East Area


15 November: More or Less Debate. Time: 18:00. Contact: glen. merryman@londonmidland.com if you would like to attend.


20 November: IRO Careers Development Day, Paddington station. Time: 10:00-16:00. Numbers are limited. To register, please contact Chris Loder: chris.loder@chilternrailways.co.uk South East events now take place at London Underground’s HQ, 55 Broadway, St James Park, SW1, unless otherwise indicated, with a 17:30 for 18:00 start. For further information on the IRO South East Area contact Chris Howard at: southeast@ railwayoperators.org


More details of area events are listed on the website at: www. railwayoperators.org/Events.aspx


IRO AGM


7 December: IRO 2010 AGM, members only. Time: 17:00. Venue: 40 Melton Street, London, NW1. Please notify Claire Wickes by email at: admin@railwayoperators. org or Jo Lane by email at jo@ railwayoperators.org if you would like to attend, as security measures at this venue are very strict.


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