Railway

The Railway Division of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is one of eight engineering divisions of the Institution, and was formed in 1969 on the amalgamation of the former Institution of Locomotive Engineers with the IMechE.

The Railway Division has six centres located in key geographical areas around the country. Each centre has their own events programme viewable here.

The Division consists of IMechE Members of all grades professionally involved or interested in the science and practice of railway engineering. Its scope covers research, design, development, procurement, manufacture, operation, maintenance and disposal of traction, rolling stock, fixed equipment and their components, within rail, rapid transit and all forms of guided surface transport.

More Information?

Consult the Railway Division handbook  to learn more about the Division. Alternatively to subscribe to Railway event notifications email railway@imeche.org

News

Loco-naming ceremony - 100 years of the Railway Division

7 June 2012, 15:00 | National Railway Museum, York

A ceremony will take place during Railfest 2012 to name a GBRf class 92 locomotive as ‘IMechE Railway Division’ to commemorate the Division's centenary year.

Should you wish to attend this event please email Emma Fox at railway@imeche.org or call 0207 973 1291. Places will be limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis so register now to secure your place.

 

Stephenson Award for Engineering Innovation
Open to companies of all sizes and individuals.  Entries should focus on the industry challenge to improve railway business position through improved value and/or improved revenues. The idea may lead to a direct reduction in engineering costs, or be an engineering-led contribution to increased revenues and/or greater efficiency in operating, maintenance and construction. The judges will be looking for credible developments with significant industry impact.  Innovations should have at least/ideally reached the prototype development stage, with a credible implementation possibility. 

Talking about Trains
Read the article by David Shirres (Published in the Railway Engineer March 2012) on the ILocoE centenary exhibition in York.


100 Years of the Railway Division
To mark the occasion Allan Baker, Past Chairman, Railway Division has compiled a history of the division. We have limited stocks of this history available. If you would like a copy please contact Sian Clayton on 020 7973 1245 email railway@imeche.org.

This is free for IMechE members and £7.50 incl postage and packaging to non members.

Young Members Competition  - Win £1000

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