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Railway Industries Regional Centres


The Railway Industries Division has six well established Regional Centres in the UK. Each centre runs its own events programme.

If you would like to receive information on the Railway Division activities taking place in your region, please contact the relevant Centre Secretary from the list below. Please remember to have your IMechE Membership number to hand.

The Railway Division Regional Centres are listed below:


Young Members' Presentation Competition - 1st Prize £1000

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Each year the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Railway Division holds a competition of technical presentations from Young Engineers. This is made up of regional heats held at the Railway Division centres, followed by a national final held in London.

The event offers a unique opportunity for young railway engineers to:

  • Get noticed by presenting their projects to peers, colleagues and senior managers in the industry
  • Gain experience in presenting technical presentations and refine their presentation and communication skills
  • Career Development by enhancing your CV and developing your competencies for CEng application
  • Compete for a cash prize fund, both regionally and nationally.