The future for railways is around the world is a bright one. We are witnessing an ongoing and growing demand for railways for urban transportation, for high speed passenger services, and for freight traffic. Technological changes are starting to revolutionise railways. Train control systems, traffic management and information systems and telecommunications systems are at the height of this revolution, and form a vital part of making the railways of the future more efficient, effective and sustainable. The IRSE is part of that future, and in collaboration with others our role is to help shape it and make it happen. |